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Wieglow Family History

Wieglow 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: Winslow, Willow, Gielow, Zietlow, Peglow, Biglow, Diego, Ziegler

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Where is the Wieglow family from?

You can see how Wieglow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wieglow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wieglow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Wieglow family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Wieglow's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Wieglow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wieglow 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 100 census records available for the last name Wieglow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wieglow 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Wieglow. 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 27 military records available for the last name Wieglow. For the veterans among your Wieglow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wieglow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Wieglow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wieglow in 1963 was 80, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wieglow 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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