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Wespecher Family History

Wespecher 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: Mesecher, Wascher, Specker, Speicher, Sprecher, Besecker, Weisbecker

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Where is the Wespecher family from?

You can see how Wespecher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wespecher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wespecher family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wespecher's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Wespecher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wespecher 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 17 census records available for the last name Wespecher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wespecher 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Wespecher. 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 9 military records available for the last name Wespecher. For the veterans among your Wespecher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wespecher lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Wespecher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wespecher in 1967 was 75, and 99 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wespecher 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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