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Wammel Family History

Wammel 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: Gammel, Rammel, Hammel, Hamel, Camel, Mammen, Kamel, Hammer, Samuel

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Where is the Wammel family from?

You can see how Wammel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wammel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wammel family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wammel's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Wammel families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Wammel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wammel 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wammel. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wammel. For the veterans among your Wammel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wammel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1991, in the United States, Wammel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wammel in 1967 was 78, and 71 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wammel 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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