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Waichel Family History

Waichel 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: Weichel, Rachel, Kachel, Michel, Reichel, Wachtel, Eichel, Wascher

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Where is the Waichel family from?

You can see how Waichel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waichel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Waichel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Waichel families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Waichel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Waichel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waichel 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 32 census records available for the last name Waichel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waichel 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Waichel. 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 6 military records available for the last name Waichel. For the veterans among your Waichel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waichel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Waichel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Waichel in 1965 was 66, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waichel 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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