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Wiestner Family History

Wiestner 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: Wiesner, Wiessner, Riester, Wiedner, Diestler, Wester, Wisener

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Where is the Wiestner family from?

You can see how Wiestner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiestner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiestner families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Wiestner families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiestner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wiestner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiestner 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 71 census records available for the last name Wiestner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiestner 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Wiestner. 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 14 military records available for the last name Wiestner. For the veterans among your Wiestner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiestner lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Wiestner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wiestner in 1985 was 67, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiestner 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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