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Weyhrich Family History

Weyhrich Surname Meaning

German: variant of Weirich.

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


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Where is the Weyhrich family from?

You can see how Weyhrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weyhrich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 18 Weyhrich families living in Illinois. This was about 69% of all the recorded Weyhrich's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Weyhrich families in 1920.
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What did your Weyhrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weyhrich. 87% of Weyhrich men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Weyhrich women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    87%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Weyhrich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 468 census records available for the last name Weyhrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weyhrich 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Weyhrich. 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 132 military records available for the last name Weyhrich. For the veterans among your Weyhrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weyhrich lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Weyhrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Weyhrich in 1961 was 41, and 64 in 2003.

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