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Wiedebusch Family History

Wiedebusch 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: Wiebusch, Roudebush, Ritterbusch, Hellbusch, Windisch, Liebsch

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Where is the Wiedebusch family from?

You can see how Wiedebusch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiedebusch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiedebusch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Wiedebusch families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wiedebusch's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wiedebusch families in 1880.
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What did your Wiedebusch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wiedebusch. 60% of Wiedebusch men worked as a Plumber.

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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

  • Plumber
    60%
  • Ranchman
    40%

What Wiedebusch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 508 census records available for the last name Wiedebusch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiedebusch 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Wiedebusch. 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 86 military records available for the last name Wiedebusch. For the veterans among your Wiedebusch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiedebusch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wiedebusch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wiedebusch in 1963 was 56, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiedebusch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiedebusch 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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