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Wiem Family History

Wiem 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: Wien, Wied, Siem, Wier, Liem, Diem, Wilm, Wies, Kim, Im

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Where is the Wiem family from?

You can see how Wiem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiem family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wiem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Wiem family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiem's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Wiem families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiem 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 172 census records available for the last name Wiem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiem 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Wiem. 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 10 military records available for the last name Wiem. For the veterans among your Wiem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiem lifespan?

Average Wiem life expectancy in 1990 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiem 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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