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Callwell Family History

Callwell 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: Caldwell, Colwell, Cantwell, Halliwell, Carswell, Capwell, Caswell

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Where is the Callwell family from?

You can see how Callwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Callwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Callwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Callwell families living in Suffolk. This was about 21% of all the recorded Callwell's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Callwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Callwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Callwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Callwell. 72% of Callwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • None
    29%

What Callwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Callwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Callwell 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 407 immigration records available for the last name Callwell. 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 347 military records available for the last name Callwell. For the veterans among your Callwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Callwell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Callwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Callwell in 1965 was 82, and 40 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Callwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Callwell 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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