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Writch Family History

Writch 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: Ritch, Tritch, Fritch, Rich, Winch, Fitch, Weith, Frisch, Mitch

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Where is the Writch family from?

You can see how Writch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Writch family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Writch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Writch families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Writch's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Writch families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Writch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Writch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Writch 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Writch. 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 3 military records available for the last name Writch. For the veterans among your Writch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Writch lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1978, in the United States, Writch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Writch in 1976 was 68, and 70 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Writch 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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