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Fuwell Family History

Fuwell 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: Fewell, Oswell, Fell, Jewell, Elwell, Sewell, Guell, Powell, Fussell

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Where is the Fuwell family from?

You can see how Fuwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fuwell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Fuwell families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Fuwell families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Fuwell's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Fuwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fuwell 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 73 census records available for the last name Fuwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fuwell 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Fuwell. 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 39 military records available for the last name Fuwell. For the veterans among your Fuwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fuwell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fuwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fuwell in 1963 was 57, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fuwell 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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