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Wiwel Family History

Wiwel 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: Wikel, Wiewel, Kiel, Winkel, Wien, Eitel, Will, Wise, Wiles, Wivell

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Where is the Wiwel family from?

You can see how Wiwel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiwel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wiwel families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiwel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wiwel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiwel 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 94 census records available for the last name Wiwel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiwel 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Wiwel. 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 28 military records available for the last name Wiwel. For the veterans among your Wiwel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiwel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Wiwel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wiwel in 1969 was 71, and 84 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiwel 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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