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Whisel Family History

Whisel 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: Weisel, Hisel, Whitsel, White, Wise, Thiel, Meisel, Maisel, Wiesel

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Where is the Whisel family from?

You can see how Whisel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whisel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Whisel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Whisel families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Whisel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Whisel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whisel 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 78 census records available for the last name Whisel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whisel 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 Whisel. 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 18 military records available for the last name Whisel. For the veterans among your Whisel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whisel lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Whisel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Whisel in 1976 was 70, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whisel 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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