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Wielander Family History

Wielander 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: Welander, Melander, Wieland, Helander, Shelander, Thelander, Elander

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Where is the Wielander family from?

You can see how Wielander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wielander family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wielander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Wielander family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wielander's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Wielander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wielander 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 86 census records available for the last name Wielander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wielander 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 Wielander. 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 24 military records available for the last name Wielander. For the veterans among your Wielander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wielander lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Wielander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wielander in 1968 was 57, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wielander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wielander 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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