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Wivell Family History

Wivell Surname Meaning

English (Devon and Cornwall): of Norman origin a habitational name from Vauville (Manche) in Normandy.

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Danish: habitational name from the placename Vivild.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wivell family from?

You can see how Wivell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wivell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wivell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 59 Wivell families living in Devon. This was about 37% of all the recorded Wivell's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Wivell families in 1891.
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What did your Wivell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Salesman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wivell. 34% of Wivell men worked as a Motor Salesman and 72% of Wivell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wivell were Dairy Farmer and Housewife.

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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

  • Motor Salesman
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Dairy Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%

What Wivell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wivell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wivell 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Wivell. 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 259 military records available for the last name Wivell. For the veterans among your Wivell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wivell lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Wivell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wivell in 1943 was 43, and 54 in 2004.

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