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Drinkwell Family History

Drinkwell Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Driskell, Dingwell, Bridwell, Brockwell, Rockwell, Brickell

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Where is the Drinkwell family from?

You can see how Drinkwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drinkwell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Drinkwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Drinkwell families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Drinkwell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Drinkwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drinkwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Drinkwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drinkwell 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Drinkwell. 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 2 military records available for the last name Drinkwell. For the veterans among your Drinkwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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