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Arswell Family History

Arswell 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: Carswell, Aswell, Oswell, Harwell, Boswell, Bardwell, Hartwell

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Where is the Arswell family from?

You can see how Arswell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arswell family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Arswell families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Arswell's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Arswell families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Arswell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arswell 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Arswell. 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 3 military records available for the last name Arswell. For the veterans among your Arswell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arswell lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2000, in the United States, Arswell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Arswell in 1984 was 69, and 88 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arswell 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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