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Wezell Family History

Wezell 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: Ezell, Wetzell, Wenzell, Dezell, Wedell, Jewell, Gesell, Sewell

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Where is the Wezell family from?

You can see how Wezell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wezell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wezell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wezell families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wezell's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wezell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wezell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wezell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wezell. 100% of Wezell men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Wezell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Wezell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wezell 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Wezell. 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 11 military records available for the last name Wezell. For the veterans among your Wezell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wezell lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Wezell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wezell in 1969 was 46, and 64 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wezell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wezell 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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