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Weavil Family History

Weavil Surname Meaning

English: (of Norman origin): habitational name from a place called Vauville in Manche, France.

Compare Wivell.

(Yorkshire): variant of Whewell.

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


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Where is the Weavil family from?

You can see how Weavil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weavil family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Weavil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Weavil families living in Hampshire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Weavil's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Weavil families in 1891.
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What did your Weavil ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Weavil. 100% of Weavil women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weavil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weavil 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Weavil. 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 388 military records available for the last name Weavil. For the veterans among your Weavil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weavil lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Weavil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Weavil in 1959 was 73, and 85 in 2004.

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