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Wiesenforth Family History

Wiesenforth 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: Wiesenfeld, Eisenbarth, Wipperfurth, Wiglesworth, Winford, Diefendorf

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Where is the Wiesenforth family from?

You can see how Wiesenforth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiesenforth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wiesenforth family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wiesenforth's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Wiesenforth families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Wiesenforth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiesenforth 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 Wiesenforth. 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 10 military records available for the last name Wiesenforth. For the veterans among your Wiesenforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiesenforth lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1989, in the United States, Wiesenforth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wiesenforth in 1967 was 82, and 89 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiesenforth 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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