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Wiedenroth Family History

Wiedenroth 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: Wenderoth, Winterroth, Morgenroth, Lindenmuth, Wieder, Deisenroth

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Where is the Wiedenroth family from?

You can see how Wiedenroth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiedenroth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wiedenroth families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wiedenroth's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Wiedenroth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiedenroth 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 Wiedenroth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wiedenroth. 100% of Wiedenroth men worked as an Owner.

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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

  • Owner
    100%

What Wiedenroth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Wiedenroth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiedenroth 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Wiedenroth. 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 72 military records available for the last name Wiedenroth. For the veterans among your Wiedenroth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiedenroth lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Wiedenroth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wiedenroth in 1967 was 76, and 83 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiedenroth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiedenroth 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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