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Wiarda Family History

Wiarda Surname Meaning

West Frisian Dutch and East Frisian: patronymic from the personal name Wiard. This surname is very rare in East Frisia.

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


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Where is the Wiarda family from?

You can see how Wiarda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiarda family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiarda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Wiarda families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wiarda's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Wiarda families in 1880.
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What did your Wiarda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wiarda. 80% of Wiarda men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    80%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%

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Census Records

There are 396 census records available for the last name Wiarda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiarda 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Wiarda. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 407 military records available for the last name Wiarda. For the veterans among your Wiarda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiarda lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Wiarda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wiarda in 1957 was 43, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiarda ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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