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Wiede Family History

Wiede 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: Wilde, Wiele, Wieder, Wiese, Wiehe, Wied, Riede, Wrede, Wiebe, Diede

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Where is the Wiede family from?

You can see how Wiede families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiede family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wiede families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Wiede families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Wiede's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wiede families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiede surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wiede ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiede. 52% of Wiede men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wiede women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    52%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Soldier
    8%
  • Tailor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wiede. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiede 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 561 immigration records available for the last name Wiede. 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 532 military records available for the last name Wiede. For the veterans among your Wiede ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiede lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wiede life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wiede in 1962 was 69, and 45 in 2004.

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