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Wilsch Family History

Wilsch 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: Welsch, Wisch, Wilch, Hirsch, Milich, Winch, Kirsch, Pilch, Zilch

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Where is the Wilsch family from?

You can see how Wilsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilsch family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wilsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Wilsch families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilsch's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Wilsch families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wilsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wilsch. 43% of Wilsch men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    43%
  • Machinist
    29%
  • Bartender
    29%

What Wilsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Wilsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilsch 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Wilsch. 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 192 military records available for the last name Wilsch. For the veterans among your Wilsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilsch lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Wilsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wilsch in 1970 was 95, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilsch 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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