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Wieber Family History

Wieber Name Meaning

German:: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements wīg ‘battle war’ + berht ‘bright’ ‘famous’. southwestern form of Weber .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Wiebers, Wiemer, Rieber, Wieger, Wiebe, Fieber, Siebert, Wicker

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Where is the Wieber family from?

You can see how Wieber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wieber family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wieber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 44 Wieber families living in Minnesota. This was about 30% of all the recorded Wieber's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Wieber families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wieber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wieber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wieber. 20% of Wieber men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Wieber women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wieber were Farm Laborer and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Supt
    14%
  • None
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wieber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wieber 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 746 immigration records available for the last name Wieber. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Wieber. For the veterans among your Wieber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wieber lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wieber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wieber in 1955 was 47, and 84 in 2004.

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