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Wirell Family History

Wirell 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: Wivell, Widell, Wisell, Will, Orrell, Abrell, Wire, Morell, Wartell

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Where is the Wirell family from?

You can see how Wirell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wirell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wirell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Wirell families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Wirell's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Wirell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wirell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wirell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wirell. 100% of Wirell 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Wirell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Wirell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wirell 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Wirell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Wirell. For the veterans among your Wirell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wirell lifespan?

Average Wirell life expectancy in 1988 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wirell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wirell 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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