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Wizell Family History

Wizell 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: Wivell, Widell, Wisell, Mizell, Will, Ezell, Well, Wiele, Wadell

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Where is the Wizell family from?

You can see how Wizell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wizell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wizell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wizell families living in Tennessee. This was about 83% of all the recorded Wizell's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Wizell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wizell 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 55 census records available for the last name Wizell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wizell 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wizell. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wizell. For the veterans among your Wizell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wizell lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2002, in the United States, Wizell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wizell in 1993 was 79, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wizell 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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