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Carwell Family History

Carwell Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Carroll.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Carwell family from?

You can see how Carwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carwell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 50 Carwell families living in London. This was about 15% of all the recorded Carwell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Carwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carwell 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 Carwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Carwell. 100% of Carwell men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Carwell 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Caretaker
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Cook
    6%

What Carwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Carwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carwell 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 821 immigration records available for the last name Carwell. 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 907 military records available for the last name Carwell. For the veterans among your Carwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carwell lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Carwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Carwell in 1943 was 49, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carwell 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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