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Whirrell Family History

Whirrell 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: Shirrell, Hurrell, Worrell, Whitwell, Harrell, Sherrell, Therrell

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Where is the Whirrell family from?

You can see how Whirrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whirrell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Whirrell families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Whirrell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Whirrell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whirrell 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 Whirrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Whirrell. 100% of Whirrell 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
    100%

What Whirrell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Whirrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whirrell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Whirrell. 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 4 military records available for the last name Whirrell. For the veterans among your Whirrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whirrell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Whirrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Whirrell in 1968 was 82, and 81 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whirrell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whirrell 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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