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Wiederwax Family History

Wiederwax Surname 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: Widerman, Wieder, Wilderman, Niederman, Biederman, Wiedeman

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Where is the Wiederwax family from?

You can see how Wiederwax families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiederwax family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiederwax families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wiederwax families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiederwax's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wiederwax families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiederwax surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wiederwax ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiederwax. 100% of Wiederwax men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Wiederwax women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Wiederwax family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Wiederwax. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiederwax 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Wiederwax. 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 96 military records available for the last name Wiederwax. For the veterans among your Wiederwax ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiederwax lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Wiederwax life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wiederwax in 1974 was 58, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiederwax 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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