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Darwel Family History

Darwel 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: Daniel, Marvel, Martel, Darwin, Bartel, Darnell, Harwell, Darney

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Where is the Darwel family from?

You can see how Darwel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darwel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Darwel families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Darwel's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Darwel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darwel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Darwel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darwel 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Darwel. 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 military records available for the last name Darwel. For the veterans among your Darwel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darwel lifespan?

Average Darwel life expectancy in 1988 was 42 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darwel 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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