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Wierichs Family History

Wierichs 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: Hinrichs, Wiedrich, Frerichs, Dietrich, Wiech, Perich, Weinrich

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Where is the Wierichs family from?

You can see how Wierichs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wierichs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wierichs families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wierichs family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wierichs's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wierichs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wierichs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wierichs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wierichs. 100% of Wierichs men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Wierichs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wierichs 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Wierichs. 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 38 military records available for the last name Wierichs. For the veterans among your Wierichs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wierichs lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Wierichs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wierichs in 1964 was 77, and 77 in 2002.

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