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Wachelen Family History

Wachelen 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: Wachtler, Wahlen, Rachel, Kachel, Wachter, Dahlen, Thelen, Wachtel

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Where is the Wachelen family from?

You can see how Wachelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wachelen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wachelen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wachelen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wachelen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Wachelen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wachelen 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wachelen. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wachelen. For the veterans among your Wachelen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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