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Wiedrich Family History

Wiedrich Surname Meaning

German: variant of Widrich (see Widrick).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wiedrich family from?

You can see how Wiedrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiedrich family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiedrich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Wiedrich families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiedrich's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Wiedrich families in 1911.
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What did your Wiedrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiedrich. 72% of Wiedrich men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wiedrich women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    72%
  • Sheepman
    12%
  • Meat Cutter
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Wiedrich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wiedrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiedrich 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Wiedrich. 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 308 military records available for the last name Wiedrich. For the veterans among your Wiedrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiedrich lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Wiedrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wiedrich in 1953 was 42, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiedrich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiedrich 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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