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Stawell Family History

Stawell Surname Meaning

see Stowell.

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


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Where is the Stawell family from?

You can see how Stawell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stawell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stawell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Stawell families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Stawell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stawell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stawell 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 Stawell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Stawell. 100% of Stawell 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 Stawell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stawell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stawell 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Stawell. 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 98 military records available for the last name Stawell. For the veterans among your Stawell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stawell lifespan?

Average Stawell life expectancy in 1972 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stawell 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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