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Wormell Family History

Wormell Surname Meaning

see Wormall.

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


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Where is the Wormell family from?

You can see how Wormell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wormell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wormell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Wormell families living in New Brunswick. This was about 39% of all the recorded Wormell's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Wormell families in 1911.
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What did your Wormell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wormell. 60% of Wormell men worked as a Fisherman.

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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 1921

  • Fisherman
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Wormell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wormell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wormell 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 297 immigration records available for the last name Wormell. 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 452 military records available for the last name Wormell. For the veterans among your Wormell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wormell lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Wormell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wormell in 1958 was 52, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wormell 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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