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Wurnelle Family History

Wurnelle 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: Wurtele, Burnell, Purnell, Durnell, Warnell, Cornell, Carnell

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wurnelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Wurnelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wurnelle 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wurnelle. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Wurnelle. For the veterans among your Wurnelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wurnelle lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1973, in the United States, Wurnelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Wurnelle in 1969 was 86, and 84 in 1973.

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