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Weich Name Meaning

German: from a short form of any of various ancient Germanic personal names beginning with the element wīg ‘battle fight’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Weick, Reich, Weiss, Wein, Wich, Yeich, Weck, Heick, Berch, Weith

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Where is the Weich family from?

You can see how Weich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weich family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Weich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Weich families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Weich's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Weich families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weich ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Weich. 100% of Weich men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Weich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weich 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Weich. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Weich. For the veterans among your Weich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weich lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Weich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Weich in 1957 was 50, and 79 in 2003.

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