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Wexel Family History

Wexel 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: Wedel, Weixel, Wefel, Webel, Peel, Edel, Redel, Nebel, Axel, Keel

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Where is the Wexel family from?

You can see how Wexel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wexel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wexel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wexel families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wexel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wexel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Wexel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wexel 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Wexel. 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 58 military records available for the last name Wexel. For the veterans among your Wexel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wexel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Wexel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wexel in 1966 was 70, and 85 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wexel 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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