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Zewill Family History

Zewill 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: Newill, Will, Jewell, Neill, Sewell, Zill, Newell, Revill, Newbill

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Where is the Zewill family from?

You can see how Zewill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zewill family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Zewill families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Zewill's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Zewill families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Zewill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zewill 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Zewill. 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 Zewill. For the veterans among your Zewill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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