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Wetschel Family History

Wetschel 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: Peschel, Wetsch, Wunschel, Henschel, Wesche, Ritschel, Herschel

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Where is the Wetschel family from?

You can see how Wetschel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetschel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wetschel family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wetschel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wetschel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wetschel 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 25 census records available for the last name Wetschel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetschel 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Wetschel. 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 Wetschel. For the veterans among your Wetschel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetschel lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Wetschel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wetschel in 1974 was 56, and 83 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetschel 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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