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Wavell Family History

Wavell Surname Meaning

from Vauville (Manche).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wavell family from?

You can see how Wavell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wavell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wavell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Wavell families living in London. This was about 16% of all the recorded Wavell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wavell families in 1891.
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What did your Wavell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wavell. 77% of Wavell 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • House Duties (unpaid)
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%

What Wavell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wavell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wavell 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Wavell. 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 357 military records available for the last name Wavell. For the veterans among your Wavell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wavell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Wavell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wavell in 1964 was 75, and 80 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wavell 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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