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Wiedell Family History

Wiedell 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: Widell, Windell, Wiedel, Riedell, Wedell, Lindell, Wivell, Riddell

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Where is the Wiedell family from?

You can see how Wiedell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiedell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wiedell families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiedell's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wiedell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiedell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Wiedell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiedell 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Wiedell. 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 7 military records available for the last name Wiedell. For the veterans among your Wiedell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiedell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Wiedell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wiedell in 1968 was 60, and 83 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiedell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiedell 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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