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Wierengo Family History

Wierengo 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: Wierenga, Wielenga, Wieringa, Marengo, Wiesen, Tierno, Sieren

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Where is the Wierengo family from?

You can see how Wierengo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wierengo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Wierengo families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wierengo's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wierengo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wierengo 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 Wierengo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Candy Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wierengo. 50% of Wierengo men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Wierengo women worked as a Candy Packer.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Deliveryman
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Candy Packer
    100%

What Wierengo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Wierengo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wierengo 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Wierengo. 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 41 military records available for the last name Wierengo. For the veterans among your Wierengo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wierengo lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Wierengo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wierengo in 1966 was 75, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wierengo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wierengo 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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