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Cewill Family History

Cewill 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: Newill, Will, Jewell, Neill, Sewell, Cowgill, Cecil, Newell, Cowell

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Where is the Cewill family from?

You can see how Cewill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cewill family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 3 Cewill families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cewill's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Cewill families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Cewill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cewill 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Cewill. 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 Cewill. For the veterans among your Cewill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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