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Wieget Family History

Wieget 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: Wieger, Wiegel, Wiget, Winget, Wiegert, Siegel, Winge, Riegel, Fiegel

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Where is the Wieget family from?

You can see how Wieget families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wieget family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Wieget families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Wieget families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wieget's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wieget families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Wieget. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wieget 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 Wieget. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wieget. For the veterans among your Wieget ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wieget lifespan?

Average Wieget life expectancy in 1992 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wieget 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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