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Wartell Family History

Wartell Surname Meaning

Altered form of French (mainly Nord) Wartelle: from the ancient Germanic personal name Wartilo

a pet form of any of various names beginning with the element ward ‘guard’.

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


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Where is the Wartell family from?

You can see how Wartell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wartell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wartell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 75 Wartell families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Wartell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wartell families in 1891.
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What did your Wartell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer Heavy Work and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wartell. 100% of Wartell men worked as a Farm Labourer Heavy Work and 100% of Wartell 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer Heavy Work
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Wartell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wartell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wartell 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Wartell. 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 178 military records available for the last name Wartell. For the veterans among your Wartell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wartell lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Wartell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Wartell in 1959 was 50, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wartell 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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