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Weyll Family History

Weyll 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: Well, Weill, Weyl, Bell, Wall, Will, Fell, Hell, Neill, Sell

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Where is the Weyll family from?

You can see how Weyll families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weyll family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Weyll families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Weyll families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Weyll's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Weyll families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Weyll. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weyll 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Weyll. 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 34 military records available for the last name Weyll. For the veterans among your Weyll ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weyll lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1988, in the United States, Weyll life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Weyll in 1965 was 78, and 71 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weyll 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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