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Weitch Family History

Weitch 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: Weith, Veitch, Weich, Leitch, Deitch, Winch, Fitch, Eich, Reich

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Where is the Weitch family from?

You can see how Weitch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weitch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Weitch families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Weitch families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Weitch's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Weitch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weitch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Weitch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weitch 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Weitch. 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 16 military records available for the last name Weitch. For the veterans among your Weitch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weitch lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weitch 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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