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Wiederrich Family History

Wiederrich 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: Diederich, Wiedrich, Wunderlich, Dederich, Diedrich, Diederichs

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Where is the Wiederrich family from?

You can see how Wiederrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiederrich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Wiederrich families living in South Dakota. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wiederrich's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Wiederrich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiederrich 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 Wiederrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wiederrich. 75% of Wiederrich 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
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Wiederrich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Wiederrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiederrich 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Wiederrich. 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 64 military records available for the last name Wiederrich. For the veterans among your Wiederrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiederrich lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Wiederrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wiederrich in 1964 was 73, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiederrich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiederrich 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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