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Wichell Family History

Wichell 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: Winchell, Michell, Twichell, Rishell, Michel, Wivell, Eichel

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Where is the Wichell family from?

You can see how Wichell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wichell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wichell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Wichell family living in Wiltshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wichell's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Wichell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wichell 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 148 census records available for the last name Wichell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wichell 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Wichell. 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 19 military records available for the last name Wichell. For the veterans among your Wichell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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