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Wiehsich Family History

Wiehsich 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: Wiedrich, Dietrich, Wiech, Welsch, Ehrich, Wisch, Liesch, Mesich

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Where is the Wiehsich family from?

You can see how Wiehsich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiehsich family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wiehsich families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiehsich's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wiehsich families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Wiehsich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiehsich 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wiehsich. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wiehsich. For the veterans among your Wiehsich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiehsich lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiehsich 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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