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Worel Family History

Worel Name 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: Borel, Orel, Morel, Worl, Sorel, Vorel, Worrel, Dore, More, Nobel

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Where is the Worel family from?

You can see how Worel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Worel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Worel family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Worel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Worel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Worel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Worel. 30% of Worel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Worel women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Worel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worel 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Worel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 582 military records available for the last name Worel. For the veterans among your Worel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Worel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Worel in 1964 was 57, and 49 in 2003.

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