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Eatwell Family History

Eatwell Surname Meaning

Probably from Etwall (Derbys) which is certainly the origin of the 1187 bearer Hugo de Hetewelle.

However, most post-medieval bearers are from Wilts to where a branch of the family had presumably migrated by the 16th century.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Eatwell family from?

You can see how Eatwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eatwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Eatwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 151 Eatwell families living in Wiltshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Eatwell's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Eatwell families in 1891.
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What did your Eatwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hewer Heavy Work and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eatwell. 15% of Eatwell men worked as a Coal Hewer Heavy Work and 86% of Eatwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eatwell were Dairy Farmer and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Coal Hewer Heavy Work
    15%
  • Bricklayer
    8%
  • General Labourer
    8%
  • Dairy Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Eatwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eatwell 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Eatwell. 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 579 military records available for the last name Eatwell. For the veterans among your Eatwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eatwell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Eatwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Eatwell in 1963 was 76, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eatwell 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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