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Meauwell Family History

Meauwell 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, Manwell, Seawell, Mansell, Jewell, Mcdowell, Elwell, Sewell

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Where is the Meauwell family from?

You can see how Meauwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meauwell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Meauwell families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Meauwell's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Meauwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meauwell 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 35 census records available for the last name Meauwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meauwell 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 Meauwell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Meauwell. For the veterans among your Meauwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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