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Oconnell Dewitt Family History

Oconnell Dewitt 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: Connelley, O'connell, Cornellier, Schneidewind, Collett, Connell

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You can see how Oconnell Dewitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oconnell Dewitt family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Oconnell Dewitt families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Oconnell Dewitt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Oconnell Dewitt families in 1891.
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There are 128 census records available for the last name Oconnell Dewitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oconnell Dewitt census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Oconnell Dewitt. 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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There are 22 military records available for the last name Oconnell Dewitt. For the veterans among your Oconnell Dewitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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