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Wiete Family History

Wiete 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: Wiele, Witte, Wiese, Wiehe, Wiebe, Winter, Wien, White, Winge, Wise

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Where is the Wiete family from?

You can see how Wiete families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiete family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiete families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wiete families living in Indiana. This was about 78% of all the recorded Wiete's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wiete families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Wiete. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiete 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Wiete. 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 47 military records available for the last name Wiete. For the veterans among your Wiete ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiete lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Wiete life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wiete in 1973 was 57, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiete 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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