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Wistrich Family History

Wistrich 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: Westrich, Dietrich, Willrich, Westrick, Wiedrich, Dittrich, Wittich

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Where is the Wistrich family from?

You can see how Wistrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wistrich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wistrich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Wistrich family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wistrich's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wistrich families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Wistrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wistrich 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Wistrich. 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 9 military records available for the last name Wistrich. For the veterans among your Wistrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wistrich lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Wistrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wistrich in 1966 was 65, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wistrich 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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