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Wechensky Family History

Wechensky 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: Kuchinsky, Wilensky, Selensky, Chesky, Schenk, Chernesky, Belinsky

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Where is the Wechensky family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wechensky 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 Wechensky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wechensky. 100% of Wechensky men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Wechensky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wechensky 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wechensky. 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 Wechensky. For the veterans among your Wechensky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wechensky lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1974, in the United States, Wechensky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Wechensky in 1965 was 68, and 70 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wechensky 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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