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Wischweh Family History

Wischweh 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: Wischer, Witcher, Tischler, Mischke, Wascher, Schwed, Wisch, Fischer

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Where is the Wischweh family from?

You can see how Wischweh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wischweh family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Wischweh families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wischweh's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wischweh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wischweh 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 15 census records available for the last name Wischweh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wischweh 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Wischweh. 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 20 military records available for the last name Wischweh. For the veterans among your Wischweh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wischweh lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Wischweh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wischweh in 1969 was 75, and 50 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wischweh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wischweh 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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