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Weinch Family History

Weinch 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: Winch, Weich, Clinch, Wein, Bench, Weith, Finch, Eich, Pinch, Reich

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Where is the Weinch family from?

You can see how Weinch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weinch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Weinch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Weinch families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Weinch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Weinch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weinch 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 Weinch ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Weinch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Weinch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weinch 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Weinch. 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 45 military records available for the last name Weinch. For the veterans among your Weinch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weinch lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1999, in the United States, Weinch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Weinch in 1959 was 38, and 89 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weinch 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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