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Wilsell Family History

Wilsell 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: Wisell, Bissell, Wivell, Wiesel, Widell, Windell, Wilhelm, Wassell

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Where is the Wilsell family from?

You can see how Wilsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilsell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilsell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Wilsell family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilsell's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Wilsell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilsell 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 24 census records available for the last name Wilsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilsell 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wilsell. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wilsell. For the veterans among your Wilsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilsell lifespan?

Average Wilsell life expectancy in 2000 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilsell 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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