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Fewall Family History

Fewall 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: Sewall, Fewell, Wall, Ewald, Fell, Jewell, Fall, Foxall, Sewell

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Where is the Fewall family from?

You can see how Fewall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fewall family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Fewall families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1861 there were 2 Fewall families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Fewall's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Fewall families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Fewall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fewall 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Fewall. 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 4 military records available for the last name Fewall. For the veterans among your Fewall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fewall lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fewall ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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