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Wiedenbaum Family History

Wiedenbaum 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: Lindenbaum, Greenbaum, Eichenbaum, Nissenbaum, Kienbaum, Weinbaum

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Wiedenbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiedenbaum 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Wiedenbaum. 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 7 military records available for the last name Wiedenbaum. For the veterans among your Wiedenbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiedenbaum lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Wiedenbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Wiedenbaum in 1978 was 90, and 76 in 2002.

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