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Wieske Family History

Wieske 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: Zieske, Wiese, Pieske, Lieske, Wiebke, Gieske, Wienke, Wise, Bielke

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Where is the Wieske family from?

You can see how Wieske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wieske family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wieske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Wieske family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wieske's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wieske families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wieske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wieske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wieske. 60% of Wieske men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Machinist
    40%

What Wieske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 385 census records available for the last name Wieske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wieske 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Wieske. 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 145 military records available for the last name Wieske. For the veterans among your Wieske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wieske lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Wieske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Wieske in 1964 was 67, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wieske

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wieske 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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