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Wiederson Family History

Wiederson 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: Wooderson, Pederson, Wilkerson, Anderson, Winterton, Enderson

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Where is the Wiederson family from?

You can see how Wiederson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiederson family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wiederson families living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wiederson's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Wiederson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiederson 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 43 census records available for the last name Wiederson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiederson 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wiederson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wiederson. For the veterans among your Wiederson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiederson lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1999, in the United States, Wiederson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wiederson in 1983 was 80, and 103 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiederson 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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