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Werrall Family History

Werrall 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: Worrall, Ferrall, Westall, Worrell, Morrall, Wersal, Merrill, Perrill

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Where is the Werrall family from?

You can see how Werrall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werrall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Werrall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Werrall families living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Werrall's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Werrall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werrall 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 Werrall ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Werrall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werrall 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Werrall. 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 6 military records available for the last name Werrall. For the veterans among your Werrall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werrall lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Werrall

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