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Woorrell Family History

Woorrell 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: Worrell, Gorrell, Orrell, Correll, Wooddell, Woodell, Norrell

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Where is the Woorrell family from?

You can see how Woorrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woorrell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Woorrell families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Woorrell's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Woorrell families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Woorrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woorrell 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Woorrell. 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 4 military records available for the last name Woorrell. For the veterans among your Woorrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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