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Gorwell Family History

Gorwell 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: Gorrell, Corwell, Gowell, Gurwell, Oswell, Cornell, Harwell, Orrell

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Where is the Gorwell family from?

You can see how Gorwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gorwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Gorwell families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Gorwell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gorwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorwell 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 Gorwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gorwell. 100% of Gorwell 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
    100%

What Gorwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 485 census records available for the last name Gorwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorwell 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Gorwell. 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 17 military records available for the last name Gorwell. For the veterans among your Gorwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorwell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gorwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gorwell in 1962 was 67, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorwell 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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