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Weavel Family History

Weavel 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: Weaver, Weavil, Beaver, Savel, Clavel, Wendel, Wenzel, Havel, Seaver

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Where is the Weavel family from?

You can see how Weavel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weavel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Weavel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Weavel families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Weavel's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Weavel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weavel 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 Weavel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weavel. 46% of Weavel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Weavel women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    46%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Mechanic
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Weavel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 570 census records available for the last name Weavel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weavel 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Weavel. 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 51 military records available for the last name Weavel. For the veterans among your Weavel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weavel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Weavel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Weavel in 1970 was 76, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weavel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weavel 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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