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Worell Family History

Worell 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: Morell, Worrell, Torell, Korell, Norell, Orell, Sorell, Corell

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Where is the Worell family from?

You can see how Worell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Worell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Worell families living in Somerset. This was about 50% of all the recorded Worell's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Worell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worell 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 Worell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Worell. 29% of Worell men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Worell women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    29%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Worell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Worell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worell 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Worell. 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 489 military records available for the last name Worell. For the veterans among your Worell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Worell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Worell in 1962 was 81, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Worell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worell 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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