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Wiechelt Family History

Wiechelt 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: Wiechert, Winchell, Wichert, Wiechec, Winchel, Witcher, Michel

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Where is the Wiechelt family from?

You can see how Wiechelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiechelt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wiechelt family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiechelt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wiechelt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiechelt 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 54 census records available for the last name Wiechelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiechelt 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 Wiechelt. 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 46 military records available for the last name Wiechelt. For the veterans among your Wiechelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiechelt lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Wiechelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wiechelt in 1977 was 79, and 63 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiechelt 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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