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Weichsel Family History

Weichsel 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, Bichsel, Weisel, Heichel, Welchel, Michael

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Where is the Weichsel family from?

You can see how Weichsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weichsel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weichsel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Weichsel families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Weichsel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Weichsel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weichsel 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 Weichsel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weichsel. 50% of Weichsel men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Weichsel women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weichsel were Foreman and Secretary.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Foreman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Weichsel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 680 census records available for the last name Weichsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weichsel 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 573 immigration records available for the last name Weichsel. 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 425 military records available for the last name Weichsel. For the veterans among your Weichsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weichsel lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Weichsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Weichsel in 1952 was 70, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weichsel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weichsel 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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