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Wabell Family History

Wabell 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: Wadell, Cabell, Labell, Abell, Bell, Isbell, Gabel, Wall, Babel

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Where is the Wabell family from?

You can see how Wabell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wabell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wabell family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wabell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wabell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wabell 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 47 census records available for the last name Wabell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wabell 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Wabell. 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 Wabell. For the veterans among your Wabell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wabell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Wabell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wabell in 1966 was 55, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wabell 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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