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Wiehsner Family History

Wiehsner 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: Wiesner, Wiessner, Wiedner, Wiegner, Wisner, Weisner, Wiener, Wiesler

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Where is the Wiehsner family from?

You can see how Wiehsner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiehsner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wiehsner family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiehsner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wiehsner families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Wiehsner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiehsner 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Wiehsner. 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 9 military records available for the last name Wiehsner. For the veterans among your Wiehsner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiehsner lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Wiehsner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Wiehsner in 1972 was 77, and 76 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiehsner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiehsner 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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