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Wieckhorst Family History

Wieckhorst Name 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: Eichhorst, Windhorst, Bockhorst, Weghorst, Eichorst, Wiechert

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Where is the Wieckhorst family from?

You can see how Wieckhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wieckhorst family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wieckhorst family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Wieckhorst's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wieckhorst families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wieckhorst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wieckhorst ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 558 census records available for the last name Wieckhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wieckhorst 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Wieckhorst. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 124 military records available for the last name Wieckhorst. For the veterans among your Wieckhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wieckhorst lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Wieckhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Wieckhorst in 1953 was 56, and 70 in 2004.

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