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Witsell Family History

Witsell 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: Wisell, Whitsell, Bissell, Wivell, Wiesel, Whitwell, Widell, Windell

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Where is the Witsell family from?

You can see how Witsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witsell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Witsell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Witsell families living in Northumberland. This was about 60% of all the recorded Witsell's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Witsell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witsell 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 Witsell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Witsell. 43% of Witsell men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Electrical Engineer
    29%

What Witsell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Witsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witsell 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Witsell. 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 501 military records available for the last name Witsell. For the veterans among your Witsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witsell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Witsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Witsell in 1965 was 61, and 58 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Witsell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witsell 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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