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Wiebusch Family History

Wiebusch Surname Meaning

North German: topographic name for someone who lived by a willow or willow stand.

It is derived from a shortened form of Middle Low German wīde ‘willow’.

Additionally, the term includes busch ‘bush’.

This name reflects the geographical features of the area where such individuals resided.

Overall, it signifies a connection to the natural environment, particularly willows and their surroundings.

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


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Where is the Wiebusch family from?

You can see how Wiebusch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiebusch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiebusch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Wiebusch families living in Texas. This was about 43% of all the recorded Wiebusch's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Wiebusch families in 1880.
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What did your Wiebusch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiebusch. 48% of Wiebusch men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Wiebusch women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wiebusch were Farm Laborer and Teacher.

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Electrician
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Button Hole Machine
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%

What Wiebusch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wiebusch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiebusch 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 348 immigration records available for the last name Wiebusch. 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 386 military records available for the last name Wiebusch. For the veterans among your Wiebusch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiebusch lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Wiebusch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wiebusch in 1947 was 63, and 87 in 2003.

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