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Wiesenhart Family History

Wiesenhart 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: Wisehart, Isenhart, Eisenhart, Wishart, Eisenhardt, Wiesenthal

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Where is the Wiesenhart family from?

You can see how Wiesenhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiesenhart family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wiesenhart family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiesenhart's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wiesenhart families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiesenhart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Wiesenhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiesenhart 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wiesenhart. 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 8 military records available for the last name Wiesenhart. For the veterans among your Wiesenhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiesenhart lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Wiesenhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wiesenhart in 1970 was 55, and 76 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiesenhart 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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