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Wieghardt Family History

Wieghardt Surname 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: Gebhardt, Wishart, Wingard, Eisenhardt, Wisehart, Eberhardt, Wiegand

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Where is the Wieghardt family from?

You can see how Wieghardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wieghardt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wieghardt families living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wieghardt's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Wieghardt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wieghardt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Wieghardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wieghardt 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Wieghardt. 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 19 military records available for the last name Wieghardt. For the veterans among your Wieghardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wieghardt lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Wieghardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wieghardt in 1969 was 72, and 97 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wieghardt ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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