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Wilritch Family History

Wilritch 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: Willrich, Hilditch, Milich, Wirth, Ulrich, Wilhite, Ritch, Weinrich

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Where is the Wilritch family from?

You can see how Wilritch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilritch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wilritch family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilritch's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Wilritch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilritch 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 17 census records available for the last name Wilritch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilritch 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wilritch. 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 8 military records available for the last name Wilritch. For the veterans among your Wilritch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilritch lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Wilritch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wilritch in 1965 was 61, and 78 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilritch 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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