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Wiwie Family History

Wiwie 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: Winge, Wise, Wire, Dixie, Wilde, Wiele, Witte, Wince, Wile, Dowie

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

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Wiwie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiwie 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Wiwie. 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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There are 16 military records available for the last name Wiwie. For the veterans among your Wiwie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiwie lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1999, in the United States, Wiwie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wiwie in 1977 was 85, and 78 in 1999.

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