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Wesch Family History

Wesch Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wesche.

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


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Where is the Wesch family from?

You can see how Wesch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wesch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wesch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Wesch families living in New Brunswick. This was about 43% of all the recorded Wesch's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Wesch families in 1911.
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What did your Wesch ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wesch. 100% of Wesch men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Wesch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wesch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wesch 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wesch. 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 764 military records available for the last name Wesch. For the veterans among your Wesch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wesch lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Wesch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wesch in 1957 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wesch 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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