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Wies Name Meaning

German: variant of Wiese .

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


Similar surnames: Wiese, Pies, Wiss, Wees, Mies, Wiess, Gies, Sies, Wires, Wims

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Where is the Wies family from?

You can see how Wies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wies family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wies families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Wies families living in Ontario. This was about 45% of all the recorded Wies's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wies families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wies surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wies ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wies. 26% of Wies men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Wies women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wies were Mechanic and Office Work. .

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Mechanic
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Saleslady
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Office Work
    12%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Wies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wies 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 902 immigration records available for the last name Wies. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Wies. For the veterans among your Wies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wies lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Wies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Wies in 1953 was 52, and 71 in 2004.

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