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Wetreich Family History

Wetreich 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: Streich, Weirich, Petrich, Wenrich, Westrich, Oestreich, Detrich

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Where is the Wetreich family from?

You can see how Wetreich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetreich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wetreich families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wetreich's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wetreich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wetreich 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 77 census records available for the last name Wetreich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetreich 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 Wetreich. 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 13 military records available for the last name Wetreich. For the veterans among your Wetreich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetreich lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Wetreich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wetreich in 1967 was 75, and 80 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetreich 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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