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Edwel Family History

Edwel 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: Edel, Engel, Eitel, Eden, Elwell, Redel, Edwin, Adel, Eder, Ermel

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Where is the Edwel family from?

You can see how Edwel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edwel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Edwel family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Edwel's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Edwel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edwel 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 13 census records available for the last name Edwel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edwel 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Edwel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Edwel. For the veterans among your Edwel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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