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Wieringa Family History

Wieringa Surname Meaning

Dutch (mainly Groningen) and West Frisian: cognate of West Frisian Wiersma formed with the patronymic suffix -ing and genitive plural ending -a.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wieringa family from?

You can see how Wieringa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wieringa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wieringa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Wieringa families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wieringa's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Wieringa families in 1880.
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What did your Wieringa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wieringa. 32% of Wieringa men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Machinist
    11%

What Wieringa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wieringa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wieringa 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 807 immigration records available for the last name Wieringa. 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 135 military records available for the last name Wieringa. For the veterans among your Wieringa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wieringa lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Wieringa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wieringa in 1958 was 44, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wieringa 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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