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Wiederlight Family History

Wiederlight 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: Henderlight, Wunderlich, Wiederkehr, Diederichs, Weybright, Diederich

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Where is the Wiederlight family from?

You can see how Wiederlight families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiederlight family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wiederlight families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiederlight's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wiederlight families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiederlight 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 38 census records available for the last name Wiederlight. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiederlight 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 Wiederlight. 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 8 military records available for the last name Wiederlight. For the veterans among your Wiederlight ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiederlight lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Wiederlight life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wiederlight in 1968 was 76, and 83 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiederlight 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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