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The surname could also possibly refer to the Dutch word 'wiel', which means "wheel" in English. As such, the surname would literally mean "of the wheel", probably referring to an ancestor who made a living out of making and repairing wheels for carriages.

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This message was edited by the author on May 16, 2011 at 7:21:27 AM

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