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Wieda Family History

Wieda 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: Wied, Weeda, Bieda, Wilda, Wierda, Ida, Wien, Wild, Seda, Iida

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Where is the Wieda family from?

You can see how Wieda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wieda family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wieda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Wieda families living in Missouri. This was about 58% of all the recorded Wieda's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wieda families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wieda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wieda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wieda. 72% of Wieda 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
    72%
  • Salesman
    29%
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Census Records

There are 702 census records available for the last name Wieda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wieda 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Wieda. 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 192 military records available for the last name Wieda. For the veterans among your Wieda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wieda lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Wieda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wieda in 1941 was 41, and 70 in 2004.

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