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Utesch Family History

Utesch Name Meaning

German: variant of Utech .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Uttech, Mesch, Ruesch, Wesch, Desch, Oesch, Flesch, Tasch, Lesch

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Where is the Utesch family from?

You can see how Utesch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Utesch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Utesch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Utesch families living in Wisconsin. This was about 57% of all the recorded Utesch's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Utesch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Utesch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Utesch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Utesch. 48% of Utesch men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Utesch women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Utesch were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Utesch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Utesch 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Utesch. 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 224 military records available for the last name Utesch. For the veterans among your Utesch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Utesch lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Utesch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Utesch in 1964 was 81, and 92 in 2004.

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