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Weall Family History

Weall Surname Meaning

see Wheal.

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


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Where is the Weall family from?

You can see how Weall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 64 Weall families living in Lancashire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Weall's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Weall families in 1891.
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What did your Weall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Painter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Weall. 100% of Weall men worked as a House Painter and 82% of Weall 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • House Painter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Cotton Weaver
    10%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weall 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Weall. 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 292 military records available for the last name Weall. For the veterans among your Weall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weall lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Weall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Weall in 1971 was 72, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weall 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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