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Wevell Family History

Wevell Surname Meaning

see Wavell.

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


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Where is the Wevell family from?

You can see how Wevell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wevell family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Wevell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Wevell families living in Cornwall. This was about 58% of all the recorded Wevell's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Wevell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wevell 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 Wevell ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 486 census records available for the last name Wevell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wevell 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Wevell. 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 103 military records available for the last name Wevell. For the veterans among your Wevell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wevell lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1982, in the United States, Wevell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wevell in 1977 was 88, and 95 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wevell 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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