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Wemmel Family History

Wemmel 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: Semmel, Gemmel, Remmel, Emmel, Wemmer, Hummel, Himmel, Wendel, Wimmer

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Where is the Wemmel family from?

You can see how Wemmel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wemmel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wemmel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wemmel families living in Massachusetts. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wemmel's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Wemmel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wemmel 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 114 census records available for the last name Wemmel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wemmel 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Wemmel. 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 26 military records available for the last name Wemmel. For the veterans among your Wemmel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wemmel lifespan?

Average Wemmel life expectancy in 1998 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wemmel 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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