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Wiechel Family History

Wiechel 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: Wiechec, Winchel, Witcher, Michel, Winchell, Wiech, Eichel, Wiesel

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Where is the Wiechel family from?

You can see how Wiechel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiechel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wiechel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Wiechel family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiechel's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Wiechel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiechel 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 102 census records available for the last name Wiechel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiechel 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Wiechel. 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 56 military records available for the last name Wiechel. For the veterans among your Wiechel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiechel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Wiechel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wiechel in 1963 was 74, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiechel 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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