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Wiedecke Family History

Wiedecke 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: Wienecke, Luedecke, Windecker, Goedecke, Wieneke, Giesecke, Siedlecki

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Wiedecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiedecke 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Wiedecke. 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 62 military records available for the last name Wiedecke. For the veterans among your Wiedecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiedecke lifespan?

Average Wiedecke life expectancy in 1982 was 29 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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