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Weselch Family History

Weselch 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: Weseloh, Welch, Weech, Wesely, Wesch, Gesell, Felch, Esch, Kelch

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Where is the Weselch family from?

You can see how Weselch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weselch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Weselch family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Weselch's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Weselch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weselch 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 7 census records available for the last name Weselch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weselch 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Weselch. 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 3 military records available for the last name Weselch. For the veterans among your Weselch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weselch lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Weselch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Weselch in 1964 was 77, and 93 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weselch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weselch 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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