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Wangel Family History

Wangel 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: Angel, Mangel, Vangel, Wengel, Langel, Wanger, Wangen, Wargel, Wankel

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Where is the Wangel family from?

You can see how Wangel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wangel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wangel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Wangel families living in Ontario. This was about 78% of all the recorded Wangel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wangel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wangel 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 254 census records available for the last name Wangel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wangel 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Wangel. 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 44 military records available for the last name Wangel. For the veterans among your Wangel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wangel lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2002, in the United States, Wangel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wangel in 1954 was 38, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wangel 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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