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Berwell Family History

Berwell 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: Burwell, Bedwell, Jewell, Elwell, Sewell, Bagwell, Burrell, Harwell

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Where is the Berwell family from?

You can see how Berwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Berwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Berwell families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Berwell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Berwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berwell 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 551 census records available for the last name Berwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berwell 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Berwell. 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 36 military records available for the last name Berwell. For the veterans among your Berwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berwell lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1984, in the United States, Berwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Berwell in 1978 was 70, and 72 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berwell 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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