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Churchwell Family History

Churchwell Name Meaning

English: most probably a variant of Churchill or possibly a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place.

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


Similar surnames: Churchill, Croswell, Cashwell, Churches, Corwell, Crowell, Cornwell

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Where is the Churchwell family from?

You can see how Churchwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Churchwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Churchwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 13 Churchwell families living in Tennessee. This was about 42% of all the recorded Churchwell's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Churchwell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Churchwell 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 Churchwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Churchwell. 32% of Churchwell men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Churchwell women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Churchwell were Farming and Seamstress. .

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Cook
    9%
  • Seamstress
    7%
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What Churchwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Churchwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Churchwell 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Churchwell. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Churchwell. For the veterans among your Churchwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Churchwell lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Churchwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Churchwell in 1942 was 27, and 77 in 2004.

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