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Wiedefeld Family History

Wiedefeld 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: Wiedenfeld, Wiesenfeld, Bielefeld, Winterfeld, Weisfeld, Weinfeld

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Where is the Wiedefeld family from?

You can see how Wiedefeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiedefeld family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiedefeld families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Wiedefeld families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wiedefeld's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Wiedefeld families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiedefeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wiedefeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiedefeld. 100% of Wiedefeld men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Wiedefeld women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Manager
    50%

What Wiedefeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Wiedefeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiedefeld 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Wiedefeld. 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 121 military records available for the last name Wiedefeld. For the veterans among your Wiedefeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiedefeld lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2002, in the United States, Wiedefeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wiedefeld in 1945 was 49, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiedefeld

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiedefeld 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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