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Panwell Family History

Panwell 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: Banwell, Pannell, Manwell, Penwell, Mansell, Maxwell, Bagwell

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Where is the Panwell family from?

You can see how Panwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Panwell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Panwell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Panwell family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Panwell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Panwell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Panwell 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 79 census records available for the last name Panwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Panwell 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Panwell. 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 7 military records available for the last name Panwell. For the veterans among your Panwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Panwell lifespan?

Average Panwell life expectancy in 1963 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Panwell 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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