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Wiesand Family History

Wiesand 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: Wieland, Wiegand, Wieand, Wiesen, Nieland, Rieland, Wiesmann, Wiland

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Where is the Wiesand family from?

You can see how Wiesand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiesand family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wiesand family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiesand's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wiesand families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Wiesand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiesand 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Wiesand. 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 212 military records available for the last name Wiesand. For the veterans among your Wiesand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiesand lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Wiesand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wiesand in 1972 was 73, and 37 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiesand 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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