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Kwell Family History

Kwell 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: Knell, Kell, Well, Krell, Ewell, Bell, Kiel, Wall, Oswell, Will

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Where is the Kwell family from?

You can see how Kwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kwell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Kwell families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Kwell's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Kwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kwell 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 Kwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kwell. 100% of Kwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Kwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kwell 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Kwell. 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 18 military records available for the last name Kwell. For the veterans among your Kwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kwell lifespan?

Average Kwell life expectancy in 1988 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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