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Wiebke Family History

Wiebke Surname Meaning

North German: from a pet form of Wibo a short form of the ancient Germanic personal name Wigbert (see Wiebers).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wiebke family from?

You can see how Wiebke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiebke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiebke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Wiebke families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wiebke's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wiebke families in 1880.
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What did your Wiebke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiebke. 30% of Wiebke men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Wiebke women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wiebke were Farm Laborer and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Bookkeeper
    24%
  • Housework
    16%

What Wiebke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wiebke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiebke 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Wiebke. 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 318 military records available for the last name Wiebke. For the veterans among your Wiebke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiebke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wiebke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wiebke in 1962 was 76, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiebke 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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