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Wierhake Family History

Wierhake 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: Wierman, Zierke, Wiehe, Fierke, Wiebke, Gierke, Wieneke, Wedlake

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Where is the Wierhake family from?

You can see how Wierhake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wierhake family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wierhake families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Wierhake families living in Missouri. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wierhake's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wierhake families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wierhake surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wierhake ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Wierhake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wierhake 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Wierhake. 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 21 military records available for the last name Wierhake. For the veterans among your Wierhake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wierhake lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1990, in the United States, Wierhake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wierhake in 1962 was 74, and 93 in 1990.

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