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Waich Family History

Waich 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: Wach, Laich, Wich, Raich, Weich, Walch, Baich, Rich, Balch, March

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Where is the Waich family from?

You can see how Waich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waich family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Waich families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Waich families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Waich's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Waich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waich 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 101 census records available for the last name Waich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waich 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Waich. 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 11 military records available for the last name Waich. For the veterans among your Waich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waich lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Waich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Waich in 1983 was 67, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waich 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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