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Wiegelt Family History

Wiegelt 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: Wiegel, Wiegert, Wiegele, Siegel, Riegel, Fiegel, Biegel, Wiesel

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Where is the Wiegelt family from?

You can see how Wiegelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiegelt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiegelt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wiegelt families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiegelt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wiegelt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiegelt 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 Wiegelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wiegelt. 100% of Wiegelt 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 Wiegelt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Wiegelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiegelt 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Wiegelt. 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 Wiegelt. For the veterans among your Wiegelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiegelt lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Wiegelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wiegelt in 1979 was 52, and 95 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiegelt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiegelt 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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