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Weirich Name Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements wīg ‘battle fight’ + rīc ‘power’.

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


Similar surnames: Weinrich, Eirich, Heinrich, Wenrich, Heidrich, Weich, Hedrich

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Where is the Weirich family from?

You can see how Weirich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weirich family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Weirich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Weirich families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Weirich's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Weirich families in 1891.
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What did your Weirich ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Weirich. 50% of Weirich 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
    50%
  • Domestic Unpaid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Weirich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weirich 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 730 immigration records available for the last name Weirich. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Weirich. For the veterans among your Weirich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weirich lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Weirich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Weirich in 1945 was 50, and 77 in 2004.

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