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Wykell Family History

Wykell 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: Yell, Kell, Wivell, Well, Rydell, Wadell, Widell, Mckell, Wikel

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Where is the Wykell family from?

You can see how Wykell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wykell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wykell families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Wykell's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wykell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wykell 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 24 census records available for the last name Wykell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wykell 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wykell. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wykell. For the veterans among your Wykell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wykell lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1980, in the United States, Wykell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wykell in 1974 was 59, and 65 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wykell 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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