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Wherrell Family History

Wherrell Surname Meaning

see Werrell.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Wherrell family from?

You can see how Wherrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wherrell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wherrell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Wherrell families living in Berkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wherrell's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Wherrell families in 1891.
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What did your Wherrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wherrell. 50% of Wherrell men worked as a Bricklayer and 84% of Wherrell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wherrell were General Labourer 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

  • Bricklayer
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    17%

What Wherrell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wherrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wherrell 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Wherrell. 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 62 military records available for the last name Wherrell. For the veterans among your Wherrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wherrell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wherrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wherrell in 1962 was 84, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wherrell 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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