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Wiesenbaugh Family History

Wiesenbaugh 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: Waltenbaugh, Redenbaugh, Osenbaugh, Bedenbaugh, Hixenbaugh

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Where is the Wiesenbaugh family from?

You can see how Wiesenbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiesenbaugh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wiesenbaugh family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiesenbaugh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wiesenbaugh families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Wiesenbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiesenbaugh 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wiesenbaugh. 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 military records available for the last name Wiesenbaugh. For the veterans among your Wiesenbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiesenbaugh lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1994, in the United States, Wiesenbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wiesenbaugh in 1960 was 49, and 55 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiesenbaugh 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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