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Wierek Family History

Wierek 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: Wire, Witek, Terek, Cherek, Wiesen, Wiesel, Herek, Week, Sieren

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Where is the Wierek family from?

You can see how Wierek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wierek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wierek family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wierek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wierek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wierek 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 29 census records available for the last name Wierek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wierek 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Wierek. 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 11 military records available for the last name Wierek. For the veterans among your Wierek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wierek lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Wierek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wierek in 1987 was 90, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wierek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wierek 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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