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Whelchell Family History

Whelchell 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: Whelchel, Welchel, Winchell, Getchell, Heichel, Welcher, Whetsell

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Where is the Whelchell family from?

You can see how Whelchell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whelchell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Whelchell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Whelchell family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Whelchell's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Whelchell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whelchell 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 123 census records available for the last name Whelchell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whelchell 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Whelchell. 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 15 military records available for the last name Whelchell. For the veterans among your Whelchell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whelchell lifespan?

Average Whelchell life expectancy in 1986 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whelchell 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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