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Wersell Family History

Wersell 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: Persell, Wessell, Gesell, Hensell, Bursell, Kernell, Wartell, Pursell

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Where is the Wersell family from?

You can see how Wersell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wersell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wersell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wersell families living in Michigan. This was about 86% of all the recorded Wersell's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wersell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wersell 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 Wersell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Filling Station was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wersell. 100% of Wersell women worked as a Filling Station.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Filling Station
    100%

What Wersell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Wersell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wersell 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Wersell. 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 11 military records available for the last name Wersell. For the veterans among your Wersell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wersell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Wersell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wersell in 1965 was 73, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wersell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wersell 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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