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Wichels Family History

Wichels 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: Michels, Wichers, Michel, Winchell, Eichel, Sichel, Windels, Wickes

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Where is the Wichels family from?

You can see how Wichels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wichels family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wichels families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Wichels families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wichels's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wichels families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wichels surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wichels ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Doctor was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wichels. 100% of Wichels men worked as a Doctor.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Doctor
    100%

What Wichels family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Wichels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wichels 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Wichels. 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 42 military records available for the last name Wichels. For the veterans among your Wichels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wichels lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Wichels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wichels in 1981 was 81, and 99 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wichels

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wichels 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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