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Wieselquist Family History

Wieselquist 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: Melquist, Wahlquist, Rosenquist, Winquist, Liljenquist, Cederquist

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Where is the Wieselquist family from?

You can see how Wieselquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wieselquist family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wieselquist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Wieselquist families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Wieselquist's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Wieselquist families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Wieselquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wieselquist 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wieselquist. 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 16 military records available for the last name Wieselquist. For the veterans among your Wieselquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wieselquist lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Wieselquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wieselquist in 1953 was 51, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wieselquist 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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