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Wielhower Family History

Wielhower 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, Philhower, Bierbower, Icenhower, Eisenhower, Isenhower

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wielhower 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 Wielhower. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wielhower 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wielhower. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Wielhower. For the veterans among your Wielhower ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wielhower lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1981, in the United States, Wielhower life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wielhower in 1976 was 80, and 79 in 1981.

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