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Warfel Family History

Warfel Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Werfel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Warfel family from?

You can see how Warfel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Warfel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Warfel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Warfel families living in Essex. This was about 83% of all the recorded Warfel's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Warfel families in 1891.
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What did your Warfel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Warfel. 100% of Warfel 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Warfel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Warfel 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 382 immigration records available for the last name Warfel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Warfel. For the veterans among your Warfel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Warfel lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Warfel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Warfel in 1950 was 59, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Warfel 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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