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Wisell Family History

Wisell Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of an altered form of the placename element vi (representing either Old Norse vithr ‘forest’ or vé ‘sacred place’) + the suffix -ell a derivative of the Latin adjectival ending -elius with intrusive -s- for euphony.

Ornamental name from placenames beginning with Vis- (of many possible origins) + the suffix -ell.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wisell family from?

You can see how Wisell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wisell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Wisell families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Wisell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wisell families in 1891.
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What did your Wisell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wisell. 50% of Wisell 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
    50%
  • Farm Operator
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wisell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisell 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Wisell. 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 209 military records available for the last name Wisell. For the veterans among your Wisell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisell lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wisell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wisell in 1955 was 54, and 67 in 2004.

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