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Wiechec Family History

Wiechec Surname Meaning

Polish:: derivative of the personal name Wiech. nickname from wiecheć ‘whisk’ or ‘wet rag’.

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


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Where is the Wiechec family from?

You can see how Wiechec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiechec family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Wiechec families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wiechec's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wiechec families in 1920.
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What did your Wiechec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mche Tender and Inspectress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiechec. 50% of Wiechec men worked as a Mche Tender and 100% of Wiechec women worked as an Inspectress.

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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

  • Mche Tender
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspectress
    100%

What Wiechec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Wiechec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiechec 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Wiechec. 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 179 military records available for the last name Wiechec. For the veterans among your Wiechec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiechec lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wiechec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wiechec in 1962 was 48, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiechec

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiechec 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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