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Delwiche Family History

Delwiche Surname Meaning

Walloon: shortened form of De le Wi(t)che a habitational name for someone who lived in a house named Le Wi(t)che (‘The Wick’) from witche ‘wick’ possibly inhabited by a manufacturer of such items.

This surname is also found in the Flemish part of Belgium mainly in Flemish Brabant.

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


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Where is the Delwiche family from?

You can see how Delwiche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delwiche family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Delwiche families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Delwiche families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Delwiche's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Delwiche families in 1880.
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What did your Delwiche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Delwiche. 35% of Delwiche men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    35%
  • Farm Hand
    10%
  • Plumber
    10%

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Census Records

There are 592 census records available for the last name Delwiche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delwiche 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Delwiche. 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 65 military records available for the last name Delwiche. For the veterans among your Delwiche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delwiche lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Delwiche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Delwiche in 1962 was 57, and 79 in 2004.

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