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Wije Family History

Wije 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: Wise, Wire, Wile, Wike, Wine, Wice, Pike, Wien, White, Wild

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Where is the Wije family from?

You can see how Wije families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wije family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wije family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Wije's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Wije families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wije 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 20 census records available for the last name Wije. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wije 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Wije. 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 Wije. For the veterans among your Wije ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wije lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1995, in the United States, Wije life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wije in 1979 was 87, and 103 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wije 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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