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Wiesman Family History

Wiesman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Wiesmann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wiesman family from?

You can see how Wiesman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiesman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wiesman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Wiesman families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiesman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wiesman families in 1911.
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What did your Wiesman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiesman. 33% of Wiesman men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Wiesman women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wiesman were Proprietor and Saleslady.

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    19%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Saleslady
    10%

What Wiesman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wiesman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiesman 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 352 immigration records available for the last name Wiesman. 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 475 military records available for the last name Wiesman. For the veterans among your Wiesman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiesman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Wiesman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wiesman in 1960 was 54, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiesman 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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