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Regwell Family History

Regwell 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: Jewell, Elwell, Sewell, Bagwell, Reddell, Fretwell, Rowell, Newell

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Where is the Regwell family from?

You can see how Regwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Regwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Regwell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Regwell family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Regwell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Regwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Regwell 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 34 census records available for the last name Regwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Regwell 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Regwell. 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 Regwell. For the veterans among your Regwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Regwell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Regwell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Regwell

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