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Wiysel Family History

Wiysel 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: Wiesel, Wissel, Winkel, Giesel, Wise, Kiesel, Wiesen, Sinsel, Diesel

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Where is the Wiysel family from?

You can see how Wiysel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiysel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiysel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Wiysel families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiysel's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Wiysel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Wiysel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiysel 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wiysel. 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 12 military records available for the last name Wiysel. For the veterans among your Wiysel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiysel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Wiysel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wiysel in 1967 was 30, and 92 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiysel 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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