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Wiedeman Family History

Wiedeman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Wiedemann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wiedeman family from?

You can see how Wiedeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiedeman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wiedeman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Wiedeman families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wiedeman's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Wiedeman families in 1911.
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What did your Wiedeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiedeman. 22% of Wiedeman men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Wiedeman women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wiedeman were Carpenter and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Housework
    9%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Wiedeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiedeman 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 799 immigration records available for the last name Wiedeman. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Wiedeman. For the veterans among your Wiedeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiedeman lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Wiedeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wiedeman in 1943 was 55, and 77 in 2004.

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