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Wiepke Family History

Wiepke 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: Wiebke, Wienke, Bielke, Zierke, Riepe, Wiele, Ripke, Zieske, Mielke

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Where is the Wiepke family from?

You can see how Wiepke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiepke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wiepke family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiepke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wiepke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiepke 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 142 census records available for the last name Wiepke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiepke 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Wiepke. 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 22 military records available for the last name Wiepke. For the veterans among your Wiepke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiepke lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Wiepke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wiepke in 1976 was 75, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiepke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiepke 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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