This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Worefel family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Worefel Family History

Worefel 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: Werfel, Woelfel, Wefel, Wolfel, Worrel, Warfel, Borel, Worsley, Redel

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Worefel family from?

You can see how Worefel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worefel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Worefel family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Worefel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Worefel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worefel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Worefel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Worefel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worefel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Worefel

Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Worefel. 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.

View all Worefel immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Worefel. For the veterans among your Worefel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Worefel military records

You've only scratched the surface of Worefel family history

Discover More

What is the average Worefel lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worefel 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Worefel

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Worefel family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial