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Wiebold Family History

Wiebold Surname Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements wīg ‘battle war’ + bald ‘bold’.

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


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Where is the Wiebold family from?

You can see how Wiebold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiebold family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiebold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Wiebold families living in Missouri. This was about 31% of all the recorded Wiebold's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wiebold families in 1880.
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What did your Wiebold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiebold. 21% of Wiebold men worked as a Laborer and 72% of Wiebold women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wiebold 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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    72%
  • Housework
    29%

What Wiebold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wiebold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiebold 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Wiebold. 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 206 military records available for the last name Wiebold. For the veterans among your Wiebold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiebold lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wiebold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wiebold in 1962 was 35, and 86 in 2004.

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