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Shawell Family History

Shawell 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: Shadwell, Showell, Shewell, Seawell, Sewell, Harwell, Howell, Sidwell

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Where is the Shawell family from?

You can see how Shawell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shawell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Shawell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Shawell families living in Middlesex. This was about 56% of all the recorded Shawell's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Shawell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shawell 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 Shawell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shawell. 100% of Shawell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Shawell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 431 census records available for the last name Shawell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shawell 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 Shawell. 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 18 military records available for the last name Shawell. For the veterans among your Shawell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shawell lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Shawell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shawell in 1971 was 67, and 91 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shawell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shawell 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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