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Weiskirch Family History

Weiskirch 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: Weinrich, Weisbach, Neukirch, Weimerskirch, Weirich, Weidlich

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Where is the Weiskirch family from?

You can see how Weiskirch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weiskirch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Weiskirch families living in Iowa. This was about 40% of all the recorded Weiskirch's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Weiskirch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weiskirch 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 Weiskirch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weiskirch. 50% of Weiskirch 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
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

What Weiskirch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Weiskirch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weiskirch 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Weiskirch. 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 115 military records available for the last name Weiskirch. For the veterans among your Weiskirch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weiskirch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Weiskirch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Weiskirch in 1963 was 90, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weiskirch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weiskirch 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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