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Wietsch Family History

Wietsch 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: Wetsch, Pietsch, Dietsch, Letsch, Wiech, Welsch, Pletsch, Fetsch

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Where is the Wietsch family from?

You can see how Wietsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wietsch family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wietsch families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wietsch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wietsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wietsch 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 16 census records available for the last name Wietsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wietsch 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Wietsch. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wietsch. For the veterans among your Wietsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wietsch lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wietsch 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wietsch

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