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Strwell Family History

Strwell 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: Stowell, Sewell, Harwell, Truell, Stell, Sidwell, Trowell, Showell

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Where is the Strwell family from?

You can see how Strwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strwell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Strwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Strwell families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Strwell's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Strwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strwell 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 16 census records available for the last name Strwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strwell 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Strwell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Strwell. For the veterans among your Strwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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