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Wordell Family History

Wordell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wardle. Americanized form of German Wördel (or of some other like-sounding surname): unexplained.

The surname Wördel is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Wordell family from?

You can see how Wordell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wordell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wordell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Wordell families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Wordell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wordell families in 1891.
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What did your Wordell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wordell. 100% of Wordell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wordell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wordell 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Wordell. 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 732 military records available for the last name Wordell. For the veterans among your Wordell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wordell lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Wordell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wordell in 1953 was 48, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wordell 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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