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Pywell Family History

Pywell Surname Meaning

Apparently from an unlocated place-name in the W Midlands to judge by the dialect implied by the forms in -a-.

The origin is traced back to Old English pīe meaning ‘gnat’.

Additionally, it incorporates wella which translates to ‘stream’.

The combination reflects a regional linguistic characteristic.

This suggests that the place-name would have connections to both natural features and local fauna.

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


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Where is the Pywell family from?

You can see how Pywell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pywell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pywell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 89 Pywell families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Pywell's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Pywell families in 1891.
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What did your Pywell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pywell. 36% of Pywell men worked as a Gardener and 82% of Pywell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pywell were Tailors Cutter and Housewife.

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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

  • Gardener
    36%
  • General Labourer
    18%
  • Haulage Contractor motor Mechan
    12%
  • Tailors Cutter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Home Duties
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Passenger Lists

There are 417 immigration records available for the last name Pywell. 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 376 military records available for the last name Pywell. For the veterans among your Pywell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pywell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Pywell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Pywell in 1965 was 79, and 81 in 2003.

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