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Wiedeck Family History

Wiedeck 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: Waldeck, Wieder, Viereck, Witbeck, Widick, Wieck, Wiedel, Wienecke

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Where is the Wiedeck family from?

You can see how Wiedeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiedeck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wiedeck families living in Maryland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wiedeck's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Wiedeck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiedeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wiedeck ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Wiedeck ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Wiedeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiedeck 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Wiedeck. 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 54 military records available for the last name Wiedeck. For the veterans among your Wiedeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiedeck lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Wiedeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wiedeck in 1965 was 79, and 90 in 2003.

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