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Wiesenger Family History

Wiesenger 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: Wiesinger, Wisener, Wiesner, Biesinger, Wieseler, Wissinger, Wiessner

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Where is the Wiesenger family from?

You can see how Wiesenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiesenger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wiesenger family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wiesenger's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Wiesenger families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Wiesenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiesenger 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wiesenger. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wiesenger. For the veterans among your Wiesenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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