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Wiandt Family History

Wiandt 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: Wyandt, Wiant, Wiand, Windt, Wand, Wind, Wendt, Wanat, Want, Quandt

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Where is the Wiandt family from?

You can see how Wiandt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiandt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiandt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Wiandt families living in Ohio. This was about 62% of all the recorded Wiandt's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wiandt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiandt 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 Wiandt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiandt. 56% of Wiandt men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wiandt women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Wiandt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 578 census records available for the last name Wiandt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiandt 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Wiandt. 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 96 military records available for the last name Wiandt. For the veterans among your Wiandt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiandt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wiandt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wiandt in 1962 was 70, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiandt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiandt 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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