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Pyewell Family History

Pyewell 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: Yewell, Jewell, Sewell, Powell, Newell, Grewell, Ewell, Tewell

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Where is the Pyewell family from?

You can see how Pyewell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pyewell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pyewell families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Pyewell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Pyewell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Pyewell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Pyewell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pyewell 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Pyewell. 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 33 military records available for the last name Pyewell. For the veterans among your Pyewell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pyewell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Pyewell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pyewell in 1968 was 85, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pyewell 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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