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Wietman Family History

Wietman 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: Wierman, Witman, Wittman, Wiesman, Wiegman, Wieman, Rietman, Wiedman

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Where is the Wietman family from?

You can see how Wietman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wietman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wietman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Wietman families living in Michigan. This was about 65% of all the recorded Wietman's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wietman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wietman 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 Wietman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wietman. 100% of Wietman men worked as a 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
    100%

What Wietman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Wietman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wietman 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Wietman. 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 23 military records available for the last name Wietman. For the veterans among your Wietman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wietman lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Wietman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wietman in 1984 was 76, and 36 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wietman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wietman 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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