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Wevill Family History

Wevill Surname Meaning

see Wavell.

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


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Where is the Wevill family from?

You can see how Wevill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wevill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wevill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Wevill families living in Cornwall. This was about 32% of all the recorded Wevill's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Wevill families in 1891.
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What did your Wevill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wevill. 90% of Wevill 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
    90%
  • School Teaching Retired
    10%

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Census Records

There are 771 census records available for the last name Wevill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wevill 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Wevill. 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 101 military records available for the last name Wevill. For the veterans among your Wevill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wevill lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Wevill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wevill in 1976 was 76, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wevill 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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