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Wieseke Family History

Wieseke 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: Gieseke, Wieneke, Wiesen, Wiesel, Zieske, Wiese, Pieske, Lieske

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Where is the Wieseke family from?

You can see how Wieseke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wieseke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wieseke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wieseke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wieseke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wieseke 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 Wieseke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wieseke. 100% of Wieseke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wieseke women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Wieseke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Wieseke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wieseke 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Wieseke. 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 101 military records available for the last name Wieseke. For the veterans among your Wieseke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wieseke lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Wieseke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Wieseke in 1967 was 89, and 50 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wieseke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wieseke 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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