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Weichen Family History

Weichen 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: Eichen, Weichel, Keicher, Eicher, Reichel, Eichel, Reicher, Weiher

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Where is the Weichen family from?

You can see how Weichen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weichen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weichen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Weichen families living in Illinois. This was about 77% of all the recorded Weichen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Weichen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weichen 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 Weichen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weichen. 100% of Weichen men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Weichen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Weichen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weichen 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Weichen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Weichen. For the veterans among your Weichen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weichen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1998, in the United States, Weichen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Weichen in 1960 was 48, and 92 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weichen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weichen 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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