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Werel Family History

Werel 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: Wedel, Perel, Werfel, Wefel, Webel, Borel, Peel, Mergel, Edel, Redel

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Where is the Werel family from?

You can see how Werel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Werel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Werel families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Werel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Werel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Werel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werel 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Werel. 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 268 military records available for the last name Werel. For the veterans among your Werel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Werel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Werel in 1966 was 73, and 66 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werel 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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