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Wyrill Family History

Wyrill Surname Meaning

see Worrall.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wyrill family from?

You can see how Wyrill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyrill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wyrill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 59 Wyrill families living in Yorkshire. This was about 77% of all the recorded Wyrill's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wyrill families in 1891.
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What did your Wyrill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wyrill. 82% of Wyrill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Domestic Servant
    8%
  • Shorthand Typist
    6%
  • Engaged On Stod Of Amo Unpaid Domestic Dut
    6%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wyrill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyrill 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Wyrill. 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 130 military records available for the last name Wyrill. For the veterans among your Wyrill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyrill lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Wyrill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wyrill in 1971 was 80, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wyrill 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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