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Worpell Family History

Worpell 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: Worrell, Wordell, Cornell, Gorrell, Orrell, Corbell, Morell, Wartell

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Where is the Worpell family from?

You can see how Worpell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worpell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Worpell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Worpell families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Worpell's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Worpell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worpell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Worpell ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Worpell ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Worpell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worpell 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Worpell. 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 9 military records available for the last name Worpell. For the veterans among your Worpell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worpell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Worpell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Worpell in 1967 was 67, and 80 in 2001.

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