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Wielert Family History

Wielert 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: Wieler, Willert, Wiegert, Bieler, Wilbert, Wilfert, Wiele, Willer

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Where is the Wielert family from?

You can see how Wielert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wielert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wielert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Wielert families living in Ohio. This was about 56% of all the recorded Wielert's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wielert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wielert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wielert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wielert. 67% of Wielert men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Wielert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Wielert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wielert 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Wielert. 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 74 military records available for the last name Wielert. For the veterans among your Wielert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wielert lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Wielert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wielert in 1962 was 73, and 41 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wielert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wielert 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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