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Etwell Family History

Etwell Surname Meaning

see Eatwell.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Etwell family from?

You can see how Etwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Etwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Etwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Etwell families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Etwell's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Etwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Etwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Etwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Etwell. 93% of Etwell 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Chenille Setter
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Etwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Etwell 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Etwell. 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 104 military records available for the last name Etwell. For the veterans among your Etwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Etwell lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Etwell

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