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Wuenschell Family History

Wuenschell 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: Wunschel, Wuensche, Winchell, Pueschel, Henschel, Wuensch, Hoenshell

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Where is the Wuenschell family from?

You can see how Wuenschell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wuenschell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wuenschell families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wuenschell's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wuenschell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wuenschell 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 Wuenschell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wuenschell. 100% of Wuenschell men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Wuenschell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Wuenschell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wuenschell 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wuenschell. 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 23 military records available for the last name Wuenschell. For the veterans among your Wuenschell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wuenschell lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Wuenschell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wuenschell in 1960 was 57, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wuenschell 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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