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Wiedenbein Family History

Wiedenbein 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: Ziegenbein, Wildenberg, Wiedenfeld, Wiedenmann, Lindenberg

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Where is the Wiedenbein family from?

You can see how Wiedenbein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiedenbein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiedenbein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wiedenbein families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiedenbein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wiedenbein families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Wiedenbein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiedenbein 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Wiedenbein. 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 32 military records available for the last name Wiedenbein. For the veterans among your Wiedenbein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiedenbein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wiedenbein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wiedenbein in 1963 was 70, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiedenbein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiedenbein 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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