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Wiebeck Family History

Wiebeck 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: Witbeck, Lebeck, Dilbeck, Whitbeck, Wiebers, Viereck, Wieber, Filbeck

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Where is the Wiebeck family from?

You can see how Wiebeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiebeck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiebeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Wiebeck family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiebeck's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Wiebeck families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiebeck 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 Wiebeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wiebeck. 34% of Wiebeck men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%

What Wiebeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 453 census records available for the last name Wiebeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiebeck 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Wiebeck. 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 215 military records available for the last name Wiebeck. For the veterans among your Wiebeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiebeck lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Wiebeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wiebeck in 1961 was 37, and 52 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiebeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiebeck 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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