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Wiew Family History

Wiew 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: Wien, Wied, Wier, Liew, Wies, Drew, Wei, Kiel, Lier, Chew

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Where is the Wiew family from?

You can see how Wiew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiew family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wiew families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Wiew family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wiew's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Wiew families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiew 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 21 census records available for the last name Wiew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiew 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wiew. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wiew. For the veterans among your Wiew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiew lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiew 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiew

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