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Parwell Family History

Parwell 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: Harwell, Parnell, Farwell, Parsell, Parcell, Carwell, Hartell

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Where is the Parwell family from?

You can see how Parwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Parwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Parwell families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Parwell's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Parwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parwell 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 237 census records available for the last name Parwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parwell 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Parwell. 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 68 military records available for the last name Parwell. For the veterans among your Parwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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