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Sanwell Family History

Sanwell Surname Meaning

see Sandwell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sanwell family from?

You can see how Sanwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanwell family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Sanwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Sanwell families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sanwell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sanwell families in 1891.
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What did your Sanwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Warehouseman (n A A F and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sanwell. 100% of Sanwell men worked as a Warehouseman (n A A F and 100% of Sanwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Warehouseman (n A A F
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 859 census records available for the last name Sanwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanwell 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Sanwell. 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 11 military records available for the last name Sanwell. For the veterans among your Sanwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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