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Wieland Name Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements wīg ‘war’ + land ‘land territory’. This name was borne by the supernaturally skilled smith of ancient Germanic folk legend and for this reason it may in part have been given as a nickname to blacksmiths. Jewish (Ashkenazic): presumably an adoption of the German surname.

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


Similar surnames: Rieland, Nieland, Wickland, Wiegand, Eland, Wiland, Weinland, Willard

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You can see how Wieland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wieland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wieland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Wieland families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wieland's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wieland families in 1911.
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What did your Wieland ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wieland. 100% of Wieland 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Passenger Lists

There are 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Wieland. 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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There are 8,000 military records available for the last name Wieland. For the veterans among your Wieland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wieland lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Wieland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wieland in 1945 was 23, and 79 in 2004.

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