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Wieand Name Meaning

German: variant of Wiegand . This surname is very rare in Germany.

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


Similar surnames: Wigand, Wiand, Wyand, Weigand, Wiant, Weiand, Nieland, Miland, Wyland

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Where is the Wieand family from?

You can see how Wieand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wieand family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wieand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Wieand families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Wieand's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Wieand families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wieand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wieand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wieand. 19% of Wieand men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Wieand women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wieand were Teacher 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

  • Salesman
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Teacher
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wieand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wieand 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Wieand. 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 480 military records available for the last name Wieand. For the veterans among your Wieand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wieand lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wieand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wieand in 1962 was 64, and 89 in 2004.

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