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Waschell Family History

Waschell 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: Winchell, Wascher, Gatchell, Patchell, Wassell, Satchell, Schell

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Where is the Waschell family from?

You can see how Waschell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waschell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Waschell families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 7 Waschell families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Waschell's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Waschell families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waschell 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 51 census records available for the last name Waschell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waschell 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Waschell. 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 3 military records available for the last name Waschell. For the veterans among your Waschell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waschell lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Waschell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Waschell in 1982 was 82, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waschell 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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