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Wieseltier Family History

Wieseltier 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: Wieseler, Gieseler, Fieseler, Wiesler, Wiedemeier, Wheeler, Riester

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Where is the Wieseltier family from?

You can see how Wieseltier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wieseltier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wieseltier families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wieseltier's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wieseltier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wieseltier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wieseltier ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Wieseltier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wieseltier 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Wieseltier. 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 16 military records available for the last name Wieseltier. For the veterans among your Wieseltier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wieseltier lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Wieseltier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wieseltier in 1953 was 45, and 87 in 2003.

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