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Wierck Family History

Wierck 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: Wieck, Wick, Pierce, Rieck, Weck, Wiech, Kierce, Merck, Wiencek

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Where is the Wierck family from?

You can see how Wierck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wierck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wierck families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wierck families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Wierck's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wierck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wierck 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 Wierck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wierck. 100% of Wierck men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Wierck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Wierck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wierck 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Wierck. 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 33 military records available for the last name Wierck. For the veterans among your Wierck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wierck lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Wierck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wierck in 1966 was 46, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wierck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wierck 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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