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Wierner Family History

Wierner 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: Wiedner, Wiegner, Wiesner, Werner, Wiener, Woerner, Berner, Willner

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Where is the Wierner family from?

You can see how Wierner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wierner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wierner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Wierner families living in Indiana. This was about 89% of all the recorded Wierner's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wierner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wierner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Wierner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wierner 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Wierner. 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 19 military records available for the last name Wierner. For the veterans among your Wierner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wierner lifespan?

Average Wierner life expectancy in 2003 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wierner 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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