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Wieling Family History

Wieling 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: Willing, Sieling, Wieting, Billing, Wilding, Frieling, Teeling

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Where is the Wieling family from?

You can see how Wieling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wieling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wieling families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Wieling families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wieling's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wieling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wieling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wieling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wieling. 100% of Wieling men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Wieling women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Wieling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Wieling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wieling 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Wieling. 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 43 military records available for the last name Wieling. For the veterans among your Wieling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wieling lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Wieling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wieling in 1964 was 59, and 44 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wieling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wieling 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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