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Barwel Family History

Barwel 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: Bartel, Barre, Borel, Barnes, Barley, Marvel, Babel, Barber, Martel

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Where is the Barwel family from?

You can see how Barwel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barwel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Barwel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Barwel families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Barwel's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Barwel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Barwel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barwel 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 Barwel. 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 Barwel. For the veterans among your Barwel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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