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Weskil Family History

Weskil 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: Weil, Meskin, Heskin, Peskin, Wessel, Weavil, Eskin, Westin, Wasil

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Where is the Weskil family from?

You can see how Weskil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weskil family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Weskil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Weskil family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Weskil's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Weskil families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Weskil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weskil 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Weskil. 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 Weskil. For the veterans among your Weskil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weskil lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1979, in the United States, Weskil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Weskil in 1973 was 67, and 70 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weskil 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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