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Wietfeldt Family History

Wietfeldt 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: Niedfeldt, Nietfeld, Misfeldt, Rietveld, Seefeldt, Rehfeldt

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Where is the Wietfeldt family from?

You can see how Wietfeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wietfeldt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Wietfeldt families living in Indiana. This was about 59% of all the recorded Wietfeldt's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wietfeldt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wietfeldt 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 Wietfeldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wietfeldt. 60% of Wietfeldt men worked as a Labor and 67% of Wietfeldt women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wietfeldt were Farmer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Labor
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Wietfeldt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Wietfeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wietfeldt 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Wietfeldt. 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 55 military records available for the last name Wietfeldt. For the veterans among your Wietfeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wietfeldt lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Wietfeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wietfeldt in 1960 was 41, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wietfeldt 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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