Wechner Family History

Wechner 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: Lechner, Rechner, Fechner, Wechter, Wehner, Becher, Zehner, Buchner, Wachter, Wehrer

317	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
29	Military Records
38	Immigration Records
98	Census and Voter Lists
83	Member Trees

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Where is the Wechner family from?

You can see how Wechner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wechner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wechner family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wechner's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wechner families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wechner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What Wechner family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 98 census records available for the last name Wechner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wechner census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 38 immigration records available for the last name Wechner. 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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Military Records

There are 29 military records available for the last name Wechner. For the veterans among your Wechner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wechner lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Wechner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wechner in 1968 was 76, and 80 in 1998.

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Wechner Surname Meaning

Where is the Wechner family from?

What Wechner family records will you find?

What is the average Wechner lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Wechner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wechner in 1968 was 76, and 80 in 1998.

Wechner Family History

Wechner Surname Meaning

565 record(s) for Wechner

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Where is the Wechner family from?

What Wechner family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Wechner lifespan?

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Wechner Surname Meaning

565 record(s) for Wechner

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Where is the Wechner family from?

What Wechner family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Wechner family history

What is the average Wechner lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Wechner family tree

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