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Wiechens Family History

Wiechens 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: Richens, Wickens, Wiechec, Kitchens, Wichers, Hitchens, Riechers

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Where is the Wiechens family from?

You can see how Wiechens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiechens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wiechens families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wiechens's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wiechens families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Wiechens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiechens 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Wiechens. 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 94 military records available for the last name Wiechens. For the veterans among your Wiechens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiechens lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Wiechens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wiechens in 1967 was 76, and 39 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiechens 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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