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Wiechern Family History

Wiechern 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: Wichern, Wiechert, Witcher, Wischer, Wichert, Wiechec, Wichers

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Where is the Wiechern family from?

You can see how Wiechern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiechern family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wiechern family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wiechern's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Wiechern families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Wiechern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiechern 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Wiechern. 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 38 military records available for the last name Wiechern. For the veterans among your Wiechern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiechern lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Wiechern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wiechern in 1971 was 83, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiechern 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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