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Fawell Family History

Fawell Surname Meaning

see Favell.

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


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Where is the Fawell family from?

You can see how Fawell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fawell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Fawell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 47 Fawell families living in Durham. This was about 55% of all the recorded Fawell's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Fawell families in 1891.
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What did your Fawell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fawell. 50% of Fawell men worked as a Builders Labourer and 88% of Fawell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fawell were Farmer and Charwoman.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Charwoman
    3%

What Fawell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Fawell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fawell 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 869 immigration records available for the last name Fawell. 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 573 military records available for the last name Fawell. For the veterans among your Fawell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fawell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fawell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fawell in 1962 was 75, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fawell 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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