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Wenschel Family History

Wenschel 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: Wunschel, Henschel, Winschel, Peschel, Fenchel, Wesche, Wuensche

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Where is the Wenschel family from?

You can see how Wenschel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenschel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wenschel families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wenschel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wenschel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenschel 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 55 census records available for the last name Wenschel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenschel 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Wenschel. 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 13 military records available for the last name Wenschel. For the veterans among your Wenschel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenschel lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1989, in the United States, Wenschel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wenschel in 1977 was 86, and 90 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenschel 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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