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Warrill Family History

Warrill Surname 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: Parrill, Harrill, Warrell, Carrillo, Parrilla, Wartell, Barrell

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Where is the Warrill family from?

You can see how Warrill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Warrill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Warrill families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Warrill families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Warrill's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Warrill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Warrill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Warrill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Warrill. 60% of Warrill 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Warrill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Warrill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Warrill 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Warrill. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 39 military records available for the last name Warrill. For the veterans among your Warrill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Warrill lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1981, in the United States, Warrill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Warrill in 1980 was 68, and 63 in 1981.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Warrill ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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