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Whitsell Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Weitzel or Witzel .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Whitsel, Whitesell, Whetsell, Whitesel, Whitmer, Weitzel, Thissell

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Where is the Whitsell family from?

You can see how Whitsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitsell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Whitsell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Whitsell families living in Sussex. This was about 43% of all the recorded Whitsell's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Whitsell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whitsell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Whitsell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whitsell. 100% of Whitsell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Whitsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitsell 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Whitsell. 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 Whitsell. For the veterans among your Whitsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitsell lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Whitsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Whitsell in 1952 was 53, and 69 in 2004.

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