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Weyrich Name Meaning

German: variant of Weirich .

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


Similar surnames: Weyhrich, Eyrich, Weyrick, Weyrauch, Weirick, Hemrich, Wiedrich

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Where is the Weyrich family from?

You can see how Weyrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weyrich family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Weyrich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 49 Weyrich families living in Illinois. This was about 27% of all the recorded Weyrich's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Weyrich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weyrich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weyrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weyrich. 28% of Weyrich men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Weyrich women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weyrich were Laborer 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Weyrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weyrich 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 696 immigration records available for the last name Weyrich. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Weyrich. For the veterans among your Weyrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weyrich lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Weyrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Weyrich in 1949 was 57, and 76 in 2004.

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