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Werrell Family History

Werrell Surname Meaning

of uncertain origin; perhaps a variant of Worrall.

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


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Where is the Werrell family from?

You can see how Werrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Werrell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Werrell families living in Berkshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Werrell's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Werrell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werrell 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 Werrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Haulage Contractor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Werrell. 60% of Werrell men worked as a Haulage Contractor and 96% of Werrell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Werrell were Farm Carter and Unpaid Household Duties.

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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

  • Haulage Contractor
    60%
  • Farm Carter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    5%

What Werrell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Werrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werrell 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Werrell. 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 317 military records available for the last name Werrell. For the veterans among your Werrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werrell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Werrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Werrell in 1968 was 70, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werrell 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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