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Wiher Family History

Wiher 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: Wiker, Weiher, Wider, Wier, Winer, Wiser, Wiler, Wimer, Wisher

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Where is the Wiher family from?

You can see how Wiher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Wiher families living in Iowa. This was about 85% of all the recorded Wiher's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wiher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Wiher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiher 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Wiher. 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 11 military records available for the last name Wiher. For the veterans among your Wiher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiher lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Wiher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wiher in 1970 was 64, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiher 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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