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Fawcell Family History

Fawcell 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: Farnell, Fawcett, Farrell, Farwell, Marcell, Ancell, Sawtell, Falwell

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Where is the Fawcell family from?

You can see how Fawcell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fawcell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fawcell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Fawcell families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Fawcell's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Fawcell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Fawcell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fawcell 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Fawcell. 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 10 military records available for the last name Fawcell. For the veterans among your Fawcell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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