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Wychesley Family History

Wychesley 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: Chesley, Wheeley, Wesley, Hesley, Mcchesney, Chisley, Wechsler

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Where is the Wychesley family from?

You can see how Wychesley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wychesley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Wychesley families living in Shropshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Wychesley's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Wychesley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wychesley 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 69 census records available for the last name Wychesley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wychesley 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Wychesley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wychesley. For the veterans among your Wychesley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wychesley

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