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Medwell Family History

Medwell Surname Meaning

see Maidwell.

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


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Where is the Medwell family from?

You can see how Medwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Medwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Medwell families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 16% of all the recorded Medwell's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Medwell families in 1891.
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What did your Medwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Medwell. 50% of Medwell men worked as a Farmer Heavy Worker and 92% of Medwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Medwell were Postman and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Farmer Heavy Worker
    50%
  • Postman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

What Medwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Medwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medwell 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Medwell. 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 148 military records available for the last name Medwell. For the veterans among your Medwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medwell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1984, in the United States, Medwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Medwell in 1968 was 80, and 62 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medwell 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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