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Newvell Family History

Newvell Name 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: Newell, Jewell, Sewell, Newhall, Levell, Newbill, Revell, Ewell

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Where is the Newvell family from?

You can see how Newvell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newvell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Newvell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Newvell families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Newvell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Newvell families in 1891.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Newvell ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 516 census records available for the last name Newvell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newvell 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Newvell. 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 12 military records available for the last name Newvell. For the veterans among your Newvell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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