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Witschel Family History

Witschel 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: Ritschel, Winschel, Witcher, Wunschel, Fischel, Wischer, Litscher

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Where is the Witschel family from?

You can see how Witschel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witschel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Witschel families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Witschel families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Witschel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Witschel families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Witschel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witschel 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Witschel. 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 304 military records available for the last name Witschel. For the veterans among your Witschel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witschel lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2001, in the United States, Witschel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Witschel in 1955 was 46, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witschel 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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