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Wiesenfelder Family History

Wiesenfelder 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: Wiesenfeld, Wiedenfeld, Weidenfeller, Kleinfelder, Lindenfelser

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Where is the Wiesenfelder family from?

You can see how Wiesenfelder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiesenfelder family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wiesenfelder family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiesenfelder's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wiesenfelder families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiesenfelder 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 15 census records available for the last name Wiesenfelder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiesenfelder 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Wiesenfelder. 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 41 military records available for the last name Wiesenfelder. For the veterans among your Wiesenfelder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiesenfelder lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Wiesenfelder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wiesenfelder in 1966 was 95, and 93 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiesenfelder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiesenfelder 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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