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Weavill Family History

Weavill Surname Meaning

see Whewell. see Wavell and compare Wevill.

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


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Where is the Weavill family from?

You can see how Weavill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weavill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Weavill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 78 Weavill families living in Yorkshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Weavill's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Weavill families in 1891.
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What did your Weavill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Woollen Weaver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Weavill. 50% of Weavill men worked as a Woollen Weaver and 72% of Weavill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weavill were Electrical Fitter and Woollen Weaver (retired).

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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

  • Woollen Weaver
    50%
  • Woollen Spinner
    25%
  • Electrical Fitter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • House Duties Unpaid
    10%
  • Woollen Weaver
    10%
  • Woollen Weaver (retired)
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Weavill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weavill 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Weavill. 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 80 military records available for the last name Weavill. For the veterans among your Weavill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weavill lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Weavill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Weavill in 1963 was 72, and 75 in 2002.

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