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Muwell Family History

Muwell 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: Mowell, Oswell, Jewell, Maxwell, Elwell, Sewell, Guell, Powell

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Where is the Muwell family from?

You can see how Muwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muwell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Muwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Muwell families living in Norfolk. This was about 75% of all the recorded Muwell's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Muwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muwell 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 49 census records available for the last name Muwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muwell 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Muwell. 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 2 military records available for the last name Muwell. For the veterans among your Muwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muwell 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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