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Wordal Family History

Wordal 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: Jordal, Jordan, Korda, Koral, Corda, Portal, Corral, Woodall, Worden

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Where is the Wordal family from?

You can see how Wordal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wordal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wordal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wordal families living in Utah. This was about 80% of all the recorded Wordal's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Wordal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wordal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Wordal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wordal 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Wordal. 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 11 military records available for the last name Wordal. For the veterans among your Wordal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wordal lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Wordal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wordal in 1968 was 91, and 43 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wordal 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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