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Wanckel Family History

Wanckel 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: Wankel, Winkel, Cancel, Ancel, Dankel, Wacker, Mackel, Hackel, Yackel

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Where is the Wanckel family from?

You can see how Wanckel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanckel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wanckel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Wanckel families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wanckel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wanckel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanckel 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 74 census records available for the last name Wanckel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanckel 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Wanckel. 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 91 military records available for the last name Wanckel. For the veterans among your Wanckel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanckel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1993, in the United States, Wanckel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Wanckel in 1972 was 60, and 58 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanckel 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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