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Wunchel Family History

Wunchel 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: Wunschel, Winchel, Winchell, Kuschel, Fenchel, Buechel, Funches

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Where is the Wunchel family from?

You can see how Wunchel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wunchel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wunchel family living in Iowa. This was about 25% of all the recorded Wunchel's in USA. Iowa and 3 other states had the highest population of Wunchel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wunchel 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 225 census records available for the last name Wunchel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wunchel 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 Wunchel. 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 11 military records available for the last name Wunchel. For the veterans among your Wunchel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wunchel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1975, in the United States, Wunchel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wunchel in 1957 was 51, and 67 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wunchel 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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