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Bahwell Family History

Bahwell 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: Bagwell, Banwell, Baswell, Maxwell, Harwell, Boswell, Bardwell

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Where is the Bahwell family from?

You can see how Bahwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bahwell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bahwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bahwell family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Bahwell's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Bahwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bahwell 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 243 census records available for the last name Bahwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bahwell 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Bahwell. 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 16 military records available for the last name Bahwell. For the veterans among your Bahwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bahwell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Bahwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bahwell in 1967 was 83, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bahwell 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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