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Wierheim Family History

Wierheim 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: Wertheim, Wehrheim, Nesheim, Fretheim, Wiehe, Norheim, Preheim

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Where is the Wierheim family from?

You can see how Wierheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wierheim family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wierheim families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wierheim family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Wierheim's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wierheim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wierheim 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 16 census records available for the last name Wierheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wierheim 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wierheim. 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 Wierheim. For the veterans among your Wierheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wierheim lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wierheim

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