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Weichand Family History

Weichand Name 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: Weinland, Weinand, Reichard, Whichard, Weichman, Weiland, Weigand

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Where is the Weichand family from?

You can see how Weichand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weichand family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Weichand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Weichand families living in Ohio. This was about 76% of all the recorded Weichand's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Weichand families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weichand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weichand ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Weichand ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Weichand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weichand 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Weichand. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Weichand. For the veterans among your Weichand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weichand lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1998, in the United States, Weichand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Weichand in 1979 was 90, and 73 in 1998.

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