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Whichels Family History

Whichels 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: Michels, Wichers, Weichel, Michel, Winchell, Reichel, Eichel, Sichel

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Where is the Whichels family from?

You can see how Whichels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whichels family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Whichels families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Whichels families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Whichels's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Whichels families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whichels 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 Whichels ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whichels. 50% of Whichels women worked as a Private Means.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Whichels family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Whichels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whichels 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Whichels. 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 8 military records available for the last name Whichels. For the veterans among your Whichels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whichels 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whichels

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