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Narwell Family History

Narwell 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: Harwell, Farwell, Carwell, Hartell, Carnell, Maxwell, Darnell

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Where is the Narwell family from?

You can see how Narwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Narwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Narwell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Narwell family living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Narwell's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Narwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Narwell 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 40 census records available for the last name Narwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Narwell 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Narwell. 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 4 military records available for the last name Narwell. For the veterans among your Narwell 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 Narwell 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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