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Wyrich Family History

Wyrich 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: Wyrick, Eyrich, Weyrich, Rich, Burich, Ulrich, Perich, Barich, Ehrich

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Where is the Wyrich family from?

You can see how Wyrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyrich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wyrich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Wyrich families living in Ontario. This was about 68% of all the recorded Wyrich's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wyrich families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wyrich 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 Wyrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wyrich. 49% of Wyrich men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Wyrich women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wyrich were Farm Laborer and House Work.

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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

  • Laborer
    49%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Cashier
    23%
  • House Work
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wyrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyrich 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Wyrich. 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 173 military records available for the last name Wyrich. For the veterans among your Wyrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyrich lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Wyrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wyrich in 1964 was 76, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wyrich 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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