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Witchel Family History

Witchel Name 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: Witcher, Witchey, Mitchel, Winchel, Kitchel, Gitchel, Pitcher, Michel

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Where is the Witchel family from?

You can see how Witchel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witchel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Witchel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 16 Witchel families living in Georgia. This was about 37% of all the recorded Witchel's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Witchel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witchel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Witchel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Help were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Witchel. 30% of Witchel men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Witchel women worked as a House Help. Some less common occupations for Americans named Witchel were Laborer and Teacher. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Plumber
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Help
    25%
  • House Wife
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Witchel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witchel 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Witchel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 62 military records available for the last name Witchel. For the veterans among your Witchel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witchel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Witchel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Witchel in 1962 was 80, and 89 in 2004.

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