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Wanchel Family History

Wanchel 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: Winchel, Fancher, Rachel, Kachel, Hanchey, Winchell, Cancel, Wachtel

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Where is the Wanchel family from?

You can see how Wanchel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanchel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wanchel families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wanchel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wanchel families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Wanchel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanchel 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Wanchel. 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 Wanchel. For the veterans among your Wanchel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanchel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1980, in the United States, Wanchel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Wanchel in 1969 was 83, and 41 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanchel 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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