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Wiewel Family History

Wiewel Surname Meaning

German: probably from a variant of Wiewall or North German Wewel (Middle Low German wevel ‘(grain) beetle’)

nicknames for a farmer whose crop was damaged by the insect.

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


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Where is the Wiewel family from?

You can see how Wiewel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiewel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiewel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Wiewel families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiewel's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wiewel families in 1880.
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What did your Wiewel ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 496 census records available for the last name Wiewel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiewel 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Wiewel. 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 79 military records available for the last name Wiewel. For the veterans among your Wiewel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiewel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wiewel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wiewel in 1962 was 78, and 76 in 2004.

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