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Stewellyn Family History

Stewellyn 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: Llewellyn, Lewellyn, Sewell, Stelly, Stowell, Tewell, Steelman

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Where is the Stewellyn family from?

You can see how Stewellyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stewellyn family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Stewellyn families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Stewellyn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stewellyn families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Stewellyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stewellyn 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Stewellyn. 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 3 military records available for the last name Stewellyn. For the veterans among your Stewellyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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