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Waxel Family History

Waxel 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: Axel, Wadel, Gabel, Wall, Tafel, Hamel, Camel, Babel, Capel, Kabel

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Where is the Waxel family from?

You can see how Waxel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waxel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Waxel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Waxel families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Waxel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Waxel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Waxel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waxel 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Waxel. 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 10 military records available for the last name Waxel. For the veterans among your Waxel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waxel lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Waxel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Waxel in 1983 was 89, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waxel 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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