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Athwell Family History

Athwell 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: Ashwell, Atwell, Rothwell, Bothwell, Stowell, Adwell, Rathmell

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Where is the Athwell family from?

You can see how Athwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Athwell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Athwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Athwell families living in Glamorgan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Athwell's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Athwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Athwell 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 54 census records available for the last name Athwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Athwell 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Athwell. 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 2 military records available for the last name Athwell. For the veterans among your Athwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Athwell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Athwell 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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