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Wiesehan Family History

Wiesehan Name Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


Similar surnames: Wierman, Wieseman, Wiseman, Wiedeman, Weseman, Wiesen, Wiesemann

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Where is the Wiesehan family from?

You can see how Wiesehan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiesehan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiesehan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Wiesehan families living in Indiana. This was about 86% of all the recorded Wiesehan's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wiesehan families in 1880.
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What did your Wiesehan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiesehan. 43% of Wiesehan men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Wiesehan women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wiesehan were Farm Hand and Attending School. .

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Gardener
    20%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Farm Hand
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    60%
  • Attending School
    40%
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Census Records

There are 630 census records available for the last name Wiesehan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiesehan 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Wiesehan. 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 182 military records available for the last name Wiesehan. For the veterans among your Wiesehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiesehan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wiesehan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wiesehan in 1962 was 64, and 87 in 2004.

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