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Waniel Family History

Waniel 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: Daniel, Faniel, Wankel, Wandel, Mandel, Winkel, Angel, Wander, Lanier

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Where is the Waniel family from?

You can see how Waniel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waniel family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Waniel family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Waniel's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Waniel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waniel 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 64 census records available for the last name Waniel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waniel 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Waniel. 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 18 military records available for the last name Waniel. For the veterans among your Waniel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waniel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1985, in the United States, Waniel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Waniel in 1968 was 79, and 45 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waniel 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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