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Wietgrefe Family History

Wietgrefe 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: Wiegele, Wiegner, Wingrove, Wieger, Holtgrewe, Wigren, Degree

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wietgrefe 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 Wietgrefe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wietgrefe. 50% of Wietgrefe men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Wietgrefe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wietgrefe 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Wietgrefe. 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 22 military records available for the last name Wietgrefe. For the veterans among your Wietgrefe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wietgrefe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Wietgrefe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wietgrefe in 1963 was 81, and 79 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wietgrefe 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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