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Wielland Family History

Wielland 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: Wieland, Helland, Nieland, Wickland, Willard, Felland, Yelland

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Where is the Wielland family from?

You can see how Wielland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wielland family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wielland family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Wielland's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Wielland families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wielland 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 73 census records available for the last name Wielland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wielland 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Wielland. 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 9 military records available for the last name Wielland. For the veterans among your Wielland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wielland lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1992, in the United States, Wielland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wielland in 1977 was 72, and 87 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wielland 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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