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Wierenger Family History

Wierenger 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: Dieringer, Wierenga, Wiesinger, Gieringer, Beringer, Winebrenner

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Where is the Wierenger family from?

You can see how Wierenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wierenger family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wierenger family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wierenger's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wierenger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wierenger 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 43 census records available for the last name Wierenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wierenger 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wierenger. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wierenger. For the veterans among your Wierenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wierenger lifespan?

Between 1947 and 1995, in the United States, Wierenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wierenger in 1947 was 35, and 79 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wierenger 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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