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Wachel Family History

Wachel 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: Rachel, Kachel, Wachtel, Dachel, Wachal, Washer, Bacher, Wahl, Tache

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Where is the Wachel family from?

You can see how Wachel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wachel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wachel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Wachel families living in Staffordshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Wachel's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Wachel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wachel 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 Wachel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wachel. 30% of Wachel men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Wachel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wachel were Salesman and Housework.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Housework
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wachel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wachel 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Wachel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 111 military records available for the last name Wachel. For the veterans among your Wachel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wachel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Wachel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wachel in 1968 was 80, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wachel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wachel 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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