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Donwell Family History

Donwell 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: Bonwell, Doswell, Dunwell, Dowell, Conwell, Donnell, Oswell, Donnelly

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Where is the Donwell family from?

You can see how Donwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donwell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Donwell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Donwell family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Donwell's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Donwell families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donwell 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 192 census records available for the last name Donwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donwell 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Donwell. 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 45 military records available for the last name Donwell. For the veterans among your Donwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donwell lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1985, in the United States, Donwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Donwell in 1975 was 80, and 84 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donwell 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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