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Wiersm Family History

Wiersm 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: Wiers, Wiersma, Miers, Wiese, Weers, Wiest, Zwiers, Wiens, Wier

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Where is the Wiersm family from?

You can see how Wiersm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiersm family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wiersm family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiersm's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Wiersm families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiersm 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 1 census records available for the last name Wiersm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiersm 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 Wiersm. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wiersm. For the veterans among your Wiersm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiersm lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2000, in the United States, Wiersm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wiersm in 1992 was 21, and 82 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiersm

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiersm 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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