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Worrel Family History

Worrel Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Worrell.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Worrel family from?

You can see how Worrel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worrel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Worrel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Worrel families living in Ontario. This was about 94% of all the recorded Worrel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Worrel families in 1911.
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What did your Worrel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Worrel. 39% of Worrel men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Worrel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Worrel were Mechanic and Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Domestic
    40%

What Worrel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Worrel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worrel 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Worrel. 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 573 military records available for the last name Worrel. For the veterans among your Worrel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worrel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Worrel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Worrel in 1964 was 76, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Worrel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worrel 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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