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Headwell Family History

Headwell 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: Harwell, Treadwell, Ledwell, Shadwell, Bradwell, Haswell, Beadnell

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Where is the Headwell family from?

You can see how Headwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Headwell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Headwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Headwell family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Headwell's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Headwell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Headwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Headwell ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Headwell ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Headwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Headwell 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Headwell. 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 45 military records available for the last name Headwell. For the veterans among your Headwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Headwell lifespan?

Between 2002 and 2003, in the United States, Headwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Headwell in 2002 was 84, and 68 in 2003.

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