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Carlwell Family History

Carlwell 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: Carswell, Cardwell, Carwell, Carnell, Harwell, Cardell, Caldwell

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Where is the Carlwell family from?

You can see how Carlwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carlwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Carlwell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Carlwell families living in Iowa. This was about 60% of all the recorded Carlwell's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Carlwell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carlwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Carlwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Carlwell. 72% of Carlwell men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Labor
    29%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Carlwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carlwell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Carlwell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Carlwell. For the veterans among your Carlwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carlwell lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1990, in the United States, Carlwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Carlwell in 1975 was 67, and 77 in 1990.

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