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Wechter Family History

Wechter Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wächter (see Wachter). Compare Wactor.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wechter family from?

You can see how Wechter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wechter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wechter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Wechter families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wechter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wechter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wechter 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 Wechter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wechter. 23% of Wechter men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Wechter women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wechter were Baker and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Baker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%

What Wechter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wechter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wechter 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 676 immigration records available for the last name Wechter. 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 513 military records available for the last name Wechter. For the veterans among your Wechter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wechter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wechter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wechter in 1963 was 77, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wechter 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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