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Wiers Name Meaning

North German and Dutch: patronymic from Wier .

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


Similar surnames: Diers, Wiens, Weiers, Ebers, Wichers, Eimers, Wilms, Wiess, Weers

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Where is the Wiers family from?

You can see how Wiers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wiers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Wiers families living in Manitoba. This was about 58% of all the recorded Wiers's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Wiers families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wiers ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wiers. 100% of Wiers women worked as a 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wiers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiers 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 540 immigration records available for the last name Wiers. 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 808 military records available for the last name Wiers. For the veterans among your Wiers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiers lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wiers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wiers in 1963 was 73, and 78 in 2004.

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