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Diwell Family History

Diwell Surname Meaning

variant of either Deaville or Jewell; compare Dewell.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Diwell family from?

You can see how Diwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Diwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Diwell families living in Kent. This was about 69% of all the recorded Diwell's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Diwell families in 1891.
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What did your Diwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plasterer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Diwell. 72% of Diwell men worked as a Plasterer and 93% of Diwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Diwell were Masterer Heavy Worker and Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Plasterer
    72%
  • Masterer Heavy Worker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Domestic Duties
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Diwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diwell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 378 immigration records available for the last name Diwell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 96 military records available for the last name Diwell. For the veterans among your Diwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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