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Weichal Family History

Weichal 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: Weichel, Reichel, Eichel, Weich, Heichel, Weichman, Michal, Wical

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Where is the Weichal family from?

You can see how Weichal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weichal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Weichal families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Weichal's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Weichal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weichal 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 Weichal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Hired Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weichal. 50% of Weichal men worked as a Hired Hand.

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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

  • Hired Hand
    50%
  • General Laborer
    50%

What Weichal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Weichal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weichal 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Weichal. 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 18 military records available for the last name Weichal. For the veterans among your Weichal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weichal lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Weichal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Weichal in 1978 was 82, and 73 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weichal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weichal 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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