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Wehrschmidt Family History

Wehrschmidt 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: Reinschmidt, Waldschmidt, Schmidt, Depperschmidt, Kleinschmidt

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Where is the Wehrschmidt family from?

You can see how Wehrschmidt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wehrschmidt family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Wehrschmidt families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Wehrschmidt family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Wehrschmidt's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Wehrschmidt families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Wehrschmidt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wehrschmidt 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wehrschmidt. 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 16 military records available for the last name Wehrschmidt. For the veterans among your Wehrschmidt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wehrschmidt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1979, in the United States, Wehrschmidt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wehrschmidt in 1968 was 74, and 73 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wehrschmidt 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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