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Manwel Family History

Manwel 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: Mandel, Mantel, Manuel, Mangel, Manwell, Mannel, Mansel, Daniel

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Where is the Manwel family from?

You can see how Manwel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manwel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Manwel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Manwel family living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Manwel's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Manwel families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Manwel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manwel 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Manwel. 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 11 military records available for the last name Manwel. For the veterans among your Manwel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manwel lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1989, in the United States, Manwel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Manwel in 1976 was 18, and 43 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manwel 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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