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Garwell Family History

Garwell Surname Meaning

apparently from a lost or unidentified place probably in Lincs or adjacent counties.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Garwell family from?

You can see how Garwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Garwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 72 Garwell families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Garwell's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Garwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Garwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Garwell. 28% of Garwell men worked as a Farm Labourer and 86% of Garwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Garwell were General Labourer and Drapery Shop Assistant.

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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

  • Farm Labourer
    28%
  • Farm Carter
    10%
  • Farm Labourer Heavy Worker
    10%
  • General Labourer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • House Duties
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Drapery Shop Assistant
    5%

What Garwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Garwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garwell 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Garwell. 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 133 military records available for the last name Garwell. For the veterans among your Garwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garwell lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Garwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Garwell in 1958 was 56, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garwell 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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