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Wiess Family History

Wiess Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wies. The surname Wiess is very rare in Germany. Americanized form of German Weiss.

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


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Where is the Wiess family from?

You can see how Wiess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiess family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wiess families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wiess family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiess's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wiess families in 1891.
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What did your Wiess ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wiess. 100% of Wiess women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Wiess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiess 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wiess. 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 745 military records available for the last name Wiess. For the veterans among your Wiess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiess lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Wiess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wiess in 1954 was 80, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiess

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiess 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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