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Wanzell Family History

Wanzell 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: Wenzell, Wandell, Mansell, Dalzell, Wenzel, Ansell, Wartell, Waddell

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Where is the Wanzell family from?

You can see how Wanzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanzell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wanzell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wanzell families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wanzell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wanzell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanzell 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 59 census records available for the last name Wanzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanzell 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Wanzell. 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 10 military records available for the last name Wanzell. For the veterans among your Wanzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanzell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1980, in the United States, Wanzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wanzell in 1968 was 37, and 50 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanzell 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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