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Weavil Name Meaning

English:: (of Norman origin): habitational name from a place called Vauville in Manche France. Compare Wivell . (Yorkshire): variant of Whewell .

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


Similar surnames: Weaver, Havill, Beavin, Auvil, Weidig, Tavel, Savel, Smail, Neaves

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Where is the Weavil family from?

You can see how Weavil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weavil family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Weavil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Weavil families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Weavil's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Weavil families in 1911.
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What did your Weavil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weavil. 52% of Weavil men worked as a Farming and 72% of Weavil women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weavil were Laborer and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farming
    52%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    72%
  • Stenographer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weavil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weavil 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Weavil. 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 388 military records available for the last name Weavil. For the veterans among your Weavil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weavil lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Weavil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Weavil in 1959 was 73, and 85 in 2004.

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