This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Cawfell family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Cawfell Family History

Cawfell 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: Carnell, Castell, Cardell, Caddell, Carrell, Saffell, Cowell, Capell

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Cawfell family from?

You can see how Cawfell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cawfell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Cawfell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Cawfell families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Cawfell's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Cawfell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cawfell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Cawfell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Cawfell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cawfell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Cawfell

Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Cawfell. 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.

View all Cawfell immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Cawfell. For the veterans among your Cawfell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Cawfell military records

You've only scratched the surface of Cawfell family history

Discover More

What is the average Cawfell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cawfell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cawfell

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Cawfell family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial