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Wastel Family History

Wastel 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: Castel, Kastel, Mastel, Wassel, Master, Washer, Easter, Postel

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Where is the Wastel family from?

You can see how Wastel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wastel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wastel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Wastel family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wastel's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Wastel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wastel 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 205 census records available for the last name Wastel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wastel 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Wastel. 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 70 military records available for the last name Wastel. For the veterans among your Wastel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wastel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Wastel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wastel in 1966 was 70, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wastel 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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