This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Wiels family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Wiels Family History

Wiels 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: Wiele, Wills, Wiens, Riels, Wels, Wiers, Wiess, Wies, Kiel, Wien

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Wiels family from?

You can see how Wiels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiels family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wiels families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Wiels families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiels's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Wiels families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiels surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Wiels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wiels. 100% of Wiels men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Wiels | Data not to scale

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

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Wiels family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Wiels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiels census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Wiels

Passenger Lists

There are 135 immigration records available for the last name Wiels. 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.

View all Wiels immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 27 military records available for the last name Wiels. For the veterans among your Wiels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Wiels military records

You've only scratched the surface of Wiels family history

Discover More

What is the average Wiels lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiels 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiels

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Wiels family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial