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Worrels Family History

Worrels 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: Worrell, Sorrels, Worrel, Torres, Gorrell, Orrell, Torrens, Correll

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Where is the Worrels family from?

You can see how Worrels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worrels family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Worrels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Worrels families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Worrels's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Worrels families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worrels 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 Worrels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Worrels. 100% of Worrels 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 Worrels family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Worrels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worrels 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Worrels. 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 12 military records available for the last name Worrels. For the veterans among your Worrels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worrels lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Worrels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Worrels in 1944 was 36, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worrels 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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