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Wierich Family History

Wierich 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, Perich, Weinrich, Gerich, Giersch, Gierach

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Where is the Wierich family from?

You can see how Wierich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wierich family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wierich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wierich family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wierich's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wierich families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wierich 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 did your Wierich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wierich. 100% of Wierich men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wierich women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Wierich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Wierich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wierich 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Wierich. 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 27 military records available for the last name Wierich. For the veterans among your Wierich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wierich lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1990, in the United States, Wierich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Wierich in 1964 was 80, and 62 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wierich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wierich 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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