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Wiechard Family History

Wiechard 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: Richard, Bechard, Whichard, Wishard, Birchard, Lienhard, Wickard

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Where is the Wiechard family from?

You can see how Wiechard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiechard family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wiechard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wiechard family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiechard's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wiechard families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiechard 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 136 census records available for the last name Wiechard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiechard 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Wiechard. 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 43 military records available for the last name Wiechard. For the veterans among your Wiechard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiechard lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1988, in the United States, Wiechard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wiechard in 1967 was 68, and 89 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiechard 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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