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Wiederin Family History

Wiederin 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: Wieder, Wiedeman, Severin, Winder, Wedekind, Wilden, Sideris, Nieder

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Where is the Wiederin family from?

You can see how Wiederin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiederin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiederin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Wiederin families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiederin's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wiederin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiederin 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 Wiederin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wiederin. 100% of Wiederin men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Wiederin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Wiederin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiederin 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Wiederin. 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 18 military records available for the last name Wiederin. For the veterans among your Wiederin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiederin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Wiederin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wiederin in 1961 was 69, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiederin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiederin 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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