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Pawlell Family History

Pawlell 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: Powell, Parnell, Pawley, Pannell, Pawel, Paolella, Sawtell, Paskell

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Where is the Pawlell family from?

You can see how Pawlell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pawlell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Pawlell family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pawlell's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Pawlell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Pawlell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pawlell 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 Pawlell. 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 Pawlell. For the veterans among your Pawlell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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