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Ochwell Family History

Ochwell 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: Oswell, Rockwell, Cowell, Rothwell, Ashwell, Bothwell, Schoell

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Where is the Ochwell family from?

You can see how Ochwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ochwell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Ochwell families living in Wiltshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ochwell's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Ochwell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Ochwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ochwell 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Ochwell. 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 Ochwell. For the veterans among your Ochwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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