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Wilche Family History

Wilche 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: Wilcher, Wilch, Winch, Pilch, Witcher, Zilch, Pilcher, Wiech, Welch

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Where is the Wilche family from?

You can see how Wilche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilche family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wilche family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wilche's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Wilche families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilche surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Wilche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilche 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Wilche. 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 8 military records available for the last name Wilche. For the veterans among your Wilche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilche lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Wilche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wilche in 1988 was 55, and 72 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilche 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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