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Wortell Family History

Wortell 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: Wartell, Worrell, Bortell, Mortell, Worstell, Portell, Wordell

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Where is the Wortell family from?

You can see how Wortell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wortell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wortell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Wortell families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Wortell's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Wortell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wortell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Wortell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wortell 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Wortell. 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 40 military records available for the last name Wortell. For the veterans among your Wortell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wortell lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Wortell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wortell in 1969 was 71, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wortell 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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