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Maewell Family History

Maewell 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: Maxwell, Madewell, Manwell, Mansell, Jewell, Sewell, Bagwell, Harwell

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Where is the Maewell family from?

You can see how Maewell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maewell family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Maewell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Maewell family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maewell's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Maewell families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Maewell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maewell 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Maewell. 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 8 military records available for the last name Maewell. For the veterans among your Maewell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maewell lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maewell

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