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Waichman Family History

Waichman 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: Weichman, Wichman, Lachman, Richman, Wachsman, Reichman, Wickman

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Where is the Waichman family from?

You can see how Waichman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waichman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Waichman families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Waichman family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Waichman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Waichman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waichman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Waichman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Waichman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waichman 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Waichman. 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 2 military records available for the last name Waichman. For the veterans among your Waichman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waichman lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Waichman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Waichman in 1979 was 67, and 80 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waichman 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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