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Wrech Family History

Wrech 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: Krech, Rech, Wiech, Grech, Weech, Frech, Wrench, Brech, Rich, Pech

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Where is the Wrech family from?

You can see how Wrech families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wrech family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wrech families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wrech families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Wrech's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wrech families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wrech 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 53 census records available for the last name Wrech. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wrech 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Wrech. 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 13 military records available for the last name Wrech. For the veterans among your Wrech ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wrech lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Wrech life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wrech in 1972 was 75, and 94 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wrech

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wrech 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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