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Paswell Family History

Paswell 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: Haswell, Caswell, Laswell, Baswell, Paskell, Aswell, Oswell, Castell

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Where is the Paswell family from?

You can see how Paswell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paswell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Paswell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Paswell family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Paswell's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Paswell families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paswell 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 156 census records available for the last name Paswell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paswell 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Paswell. 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 21 military records available for the last name Paswell. For the veterans among your Paswell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paswell lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1999, in the United States, Paswell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Paswell in 1985 was 62, and 68 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paswell 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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