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Wielat Family History

Wielat 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: Bielat, Pilat, Wieland, Wheat, Wieler, Wiele, Piela, Biela, Bielak

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Where is the Wielat family from?

You can see how Wielat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wielat family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Wielat families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wielat's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wielat families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wielat 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 8 census records available for the last name Wielat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wielat 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wielat. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wielat. For the veterans among your Wielat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wielat lifespan?

Average Wielat life expectancy in 2000 was 95 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wielat 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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