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Whorl Family History

Whorl 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: Worl, Horn, Thor, Thorn, Wuori, Shore, Wool, Work, Hora, Wohl

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Where is the Whorl family from?

You can see how Whorl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whorl family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Whorl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Whorl families living in Maryland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Whorl's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Whorl families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whorl 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 Whorl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Whorl. 100% of Whorl men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Whorl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Whorl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whorl 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Whorl. 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 40 military records available for the last name Whorl. For the veterans among your Whorl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whorl lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Whorl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1961. The average life expectancy for Whorl in 1961 was 87, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whorl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whorl 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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