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Wresch Family History

Wresch 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: Kresch, Resch, Wrench, Fresch, Dresch, Tresch, Wesch, Trench, Rasch

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Where is the Wresch family from?

You can see how Wresch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wresch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wresch family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wresch's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Wresch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wresch 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 116 census records available for the last name Wresch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wresch 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Wresch. 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 61 military records available for the last name Wresch. For the veterans among your Wresch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wresch lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Wresch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wresch in 1962 was 81, and 94 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wresch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wresch 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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