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Wiersman Family History

Wiersman 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: Wierman, Wiesman, Wiersma, Mersman, Nierman, Widerman, Bierman

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Where is the Wiersman family from?

You can see how Wiersman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiersman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wiersman family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiersman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wiersman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiersman 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 28 census records available for the last name Wiersman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiersman 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Wiersman. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wiersman. For the veterans among your Wiersman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiersman lifespan?

Average Wiersman life expectancy in 1975 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiersman 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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