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Wiederer Family History

Wiederer 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: Riederer, Niederer, Wiedemer, Wiedner, Wieder, Federer, Wiedmeyer

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Where is the Wiederer family from?

You can see how Wiederer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiederer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiederer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Wiederer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiederer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wiederer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiederer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wiederer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wiederer. 100% of Wiederer men worked as a Waiter. .

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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

  • Waiter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Wiederer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiederer 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Wiederer. 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 399 military records available for the last name Wiederer. For the veterans among your Wiederer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiederer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Wiederer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Wiederer in 1964 was 71, and 80 in 2003.

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