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Alwell Name Meaning

Irish: probably a variant of English Allwell which is thought to be a rare variant of Halliwell or Elwell .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Elwell, Adwell, Olwell, Atwell, Falwell, Aswell, Dalzell, Oswell

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Where is the Alwell family from?

You can see how Alwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Alwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Alwell family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Alwell's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Alwell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Alwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alwell. 49% of Alwell men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Alwell women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alwell were Coal Loader and Typist. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    49%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Coal Loader
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Typist
    34%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Alwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alwell 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 446 immigration records available for the last name Alwell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 314 military records available for the last name Alwell. For the veterans among your Alwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alwell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Alwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Alwell in 1962 was 35, and 95 in 2004.

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