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Wierschem Family History

Wierschem 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: Kerscher, Herscher, Kerschen, Giersch, Wischer, Bierschenk, Wesche

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Where is the Wierschem family from?

You can see how Wierschem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wierschem family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wierschem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Wierschem families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wierschem's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wierschem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wierschem 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 Wierschem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wierschem. 46% of Wierschem men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wierschem women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    46%
  • Shipping Clerk
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Wierschem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 537 census records available for the last name Wierschem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wierschem 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Wierschem. 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 130 military records available for the last name Wierschem. For the veterans among your Wierschem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wierschem lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wierschem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Wierschem in 1962 was 77, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wierschem 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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