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Weel Family History

Weel Surname Meaning

see Wheal.

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


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Where is the Weel family from?

You can see how Weel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Weel families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Weel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Weel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weel 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 Weel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weel. 45% of Weel men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Weel women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    45%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Owner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Weel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weel 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Weel. 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 325 military records available for the last name Weel. For the veterans among your Weel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Weel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Weel in 1970 was 63, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weel 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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