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Wheitsel Family History

Wheitsel 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: Whitsel, Whetsel, Weitzel, Weisel, Heisel, Wetsel, Whitsell, Whetsell

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Where is the Wheitsel family from?

You can see how Wheitsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wheitsel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wheitsel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wheitsel families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wheitsel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wheitsel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wheitsel 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 52 census records available for the last name Wheitsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wheitsel 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wheitsel. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wheitsel. For the veterans among your Wheitsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wheitsel lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Wheitsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wheitsel in 1971 was 69, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wheitsel 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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