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Wieters Family History

Wieters Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from a variant of Wieder

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


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Where is the Wieters family from?

You can see how Wieters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wieters family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wieters families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Wieters families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wieters's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wieters families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wieters 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 Wieters ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wieters. 29% of Wieters men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Wieters women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wieters were Truck Driver and Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Laundress
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wieters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wieters 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Wieters. 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 250 military records available for the last name Wieters. For the veterans among your Wieters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wieters lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wieters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wieters in 1962 was 57, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wieters 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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