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Notwell Family History

Notwell 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: Otwell, Nowell, Oswell, Boswell, Bothell, Powell, Howell, Colwell

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Where is the Notwell family from?

You can see how Notwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Notwell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Notwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Notwell family living in Wisconsin Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Notwell's in USA. Wisconsin Territory had the highest population of Notwell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Notwell 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 Notwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plasterer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Notwell. 100% of Notwell men worked as a Plasterer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Plasterer
    100%

What Notwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Notwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Notwell 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Notwell. 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 15 military records available for the last name Notwell. For the veterans among your Notwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Notwell lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Notwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Notwell in 1969 was 53, and 72 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Notwell 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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