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Wiepert Family History

Wiepert 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: Wiegert, Wilbert, Wilfert, Kieper, Wolpert, Lippert, Wieler, Wieger

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Where is the Wiepert family from?

You can see how Wiepert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiepert family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wiepert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Wiepert family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiepert's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Wiepert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiepert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wiepert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiepert. 40% of Wiepert men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wiepert women worked as a Maid.

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Wiepert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 668 census records available for the last name Wiepert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiepert 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Wiepert. 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 161 military records available for the last name Wiepert. For the veterans among your Wiepert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiepert lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wiepert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wiepert in 1962 was 69, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiepert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiepert 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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