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Wornell Family History

Wornell Surname Meaning

see Warnell.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Wornell family from?

You can see how Wornell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wornell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wornell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Wornell families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wornell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wornell families in 1891.
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What did your Wornell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wornell. 82% of Wornell 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
    82%
  • Housewife
    19%

What Wornell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wornell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wornell 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Wornell. 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 131 military records available for the last name Wornell. For the veterans among your Wornell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wornell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wornell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wornell in 1962 was 68, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wornell 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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