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Wiethaup Family History

Wiethaup 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: Witham, Winthrop, Niehaus, Nienhaus, Lietzau, Wittkamp, Whetham

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Where is the Wiethaup family from?

You can see how Wiethaup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiethaup family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wiethaup family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wiethaup's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Wiethaup families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiethaup surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wiethaup ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Wiethaup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiethaup 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Wiethaup. 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 31 military records available for the last name Wiethaup. For the veterans among your Wiethaup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiethaup lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Wiethaup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wiethaup in 1968 was 70, and 72 in 2002.

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