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Wieseckel Family History

Wieseckel 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: Biesecker, Wienecke, Giesecke, Seckel, Keesecker, Wiesenfeld, Wiesel

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Where is the Wieseckel family from?

You can see how Wieseckel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wieseckel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wieseckel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wieseckel families living in Wisconsin. This was about 55% of all the recorded Wieseckel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wieseckel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wieseckel 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 Wieseckel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wieseckel. 43% of Wieseckel men worked as a Farmer.

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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%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Service Man
    29%

What Wieseckel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Wieseckel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wieseckel 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Wieseckel. 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 164 military records available for the last name Wieseckel. For the veterans among your Wieseckel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wieseckel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Wieseckel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wieseckel in 1967 was 85, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wieseckel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wieseckel 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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