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Wiersching Family History

Wiersching 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: Pershing, Kirschling, Bierschenk, Wirsing, Diersing, Mensching

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Where is the Wiersching family from?

You can see how Wiersching families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiersching family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wiersching family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiersching's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wiersching families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiersching surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Wiersching family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Wiersching. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiersching 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Wiersching. 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 36 military records available for the last name Wiersching. For the veterans among your Wiersching ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiersching lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1968, in the United States, Wiersching life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Wiersching in 1965 was 76, and 76 in 1968.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiersching 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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