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Weichel Family History

Weichel Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of Weich.

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


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Where is the Weichel family from?

You can see how Weichel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weichel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Weichel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Weichel families living in Sussex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Weichel's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Weichel families in 1891.
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What did your Weichel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weichel. 35% of Weichel men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Weichel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weichel were Doctor and Housekeeper.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Doctor
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%

What Weichel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Weichel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weichel 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 844 immigration records available for the last name Weichel. 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 765 military records available for the last name Weichel. For the veterans among your Weichel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weichel lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Weichel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Weichel in 1955 was 52, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weichel 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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