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Launwell Family History

Launwell 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: Barnwell, Banwell, Dunwell, Lundell, Laswell, Manwell, Langwell

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Where is the Launwell family from?

You can see how Launwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Launwell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Launwell family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Launwell's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Launwell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Launwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Launwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Launwell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Launwell. 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 1 military records available for the last name Launwell. For the veterans among your Launwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Launwell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1976, in the United States, Launwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Launwell in 1966 was 84, and 82 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Launwell 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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