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Whirl Family History

Whirl 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: Hill, White, Will, Weir, Thiel, Wire, Thill, Weil, Worl, Shire

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Where is the Whirl family from?

You can see how Whirl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whirl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whirl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Whirl families living in Essex. This was about 26% of all the recorded Whirl's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Whirl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whirl 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 Whirl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Practical Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whirl. 78% of Whirl men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Whirl women worked as a Practical Nurse.

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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
    78%
  • Farm Labor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Practical Nurse
    100%

What Whirl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 910 census records available for the last name Whirl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whirl 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Whirl. 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 562 military records available for the last name Whirl. For the veterans among your Whirl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whirl lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Whirl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Whirl in 1946 was 59, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whirl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whirl 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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