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Wechtenhiser Family History

Wechtenhiser 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: Westenhaver, Wickenheiser, Emenhiser, Neiderhiser, Chenier, Weckesser

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Where is the Wechtenhiser family from?

You can see how Wechtenhiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wechtenhiser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wechtenhiser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Wechtenhiser families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wechtenhiser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wechtenhiser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wechtenhiser 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 79 census records available for the last name Wechtenhiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wechtenhiser 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wechtenhiser. 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 27 military records available for the last name Wechtenhiser. For the veterans among your Wechtenhiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wechtenhiser lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Wechtenhiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wechtenhiser in 1962 was 83, and 72 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wechtenhiser 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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