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Conwell Family History

Conwell Surname Meaning

Irish (Donegal): shortened and altered form of McConville.

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


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Where is the Conwell family from?

You can see how Conwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Conwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 66 Conwell families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Conwell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Conwell families in 1891.
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What did your Conwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Barge Labourer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Conwell. 100% of Conwell men worked as a Barge Labourer Heavy Worker and 95% of Conwell 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

  • Barge Labourer Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    6%

What Conwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Conwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conwell 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Conwell. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Conwell. For the veterans among your Conwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conwell lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Conwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Conwell in 1942 was 30, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Conwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Conwell 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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