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Wauchek Family History

Wauchek 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: Taucher, Wascher, Kaucher, Gaucher, Wacek, Faucher, Walcher, Washer

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Where is the Wauchek family from?

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

What did your Wauchek ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Wauchek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wauchek 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 Wauchek. 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 18 military records available for the last name Wauchek. For the veterans among your Wauchek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wauchek lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Wauchek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wauchek in 1967 was 54, and 86 in 2001.

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