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Wressell Family History

Wressell Surname Meaning

from Wressell (ER Yorks) which is recorded as Wresele in 1253 and Wresille in 128.

The place-name probably derives from Old English *wrǣsel ‘something twisted twisting river’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wressell family from?

You can see how Wressell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wressell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wressell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Wressell families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Wressell's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Wressell families in 1891.
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What did your Wressell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wressell. 43% of Wressell men worked as a General Farm Labourer and 92% of Wressell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wressell were Paper Mill Labourer 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

  • General Farm Labourer
    43%
  • Coal Dealer
    29%
  • Paper Mill Labourer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Housewife
    9%

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Passenger Lists

There are 59 immigration records available for the last name Wressell. 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 129 military records available for the last name Wressell. For the veterans among your Wressell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wressell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Wressell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wressell in 1967 was 77, and 62 in 2004.

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