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Wiepen Family History

Wiepen 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: Wiesen, Wien, Tippen, Kieper, Wilden, Wibben, Wiesel, Niesen, Sieren

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Where is the Wiepen family from?

You can see how Wiepen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiepen family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Wiepen families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiepen's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Wiepen families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Wiepen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiepen 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Wiepen. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wiepen. For the veterans among your Wiepen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiepen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1987, in the United States, Wiepen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wiepen in 1966 was 75, and 90 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiepen 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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