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Wilhel Family History

Wilhel 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: Wilhelm, Winkel, Will, Fishel, Willey, Wiles, Michel, Wilden, Eichel

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Where is the Wilhel family from?

You can see how Wilhel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilhel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wilhel families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1911 there were 6 Wilhel families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilhel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wilhel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilhel 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 57 census records available for the last name Wilhel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilhel 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Wilhel. 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 13 military records available for the last name Wilhel. For the veterans among your Wilhel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilhel lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Wilhel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wilhel in 1988 was 76, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilhel 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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