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Wiekert Family History

Wiekert 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: Wiegert, Wikert, Wickert, Pinkert, Dickert, Wicker, Wilbert, Wilfert

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Where is the Wiekert family from?

You can see how Wiekert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiekert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiekert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wiekert families living in Missouri. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wiekert's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wiekert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiekert 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 146 census records available for the last name Wiekert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiekert 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Wiekert. 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 40 military records available for the last name Wiekert. For the veterans among your Wiekert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiekert lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Wiekert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wiekert in 1964 was 81, and 16 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiekert 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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