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Wiest Family History

Wiest Surname Meaning

German:: Alemannic variant of Wüst (see Wuest).

Habitational name from a place called Wiest or Wieste for example near Meppen (Lower Saxony).

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


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Where is the Wiest family from?

You can see how Wiest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiest family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wiest families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Wiest families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Wiest's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wiest families in 1891.
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What did your Wiest ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wiest. 100% of Wiest 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 12,000 census records available for the last name Wiest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiest 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 Wiest. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Wiest. For the veterans among your Wiest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiest lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Wiest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wiest in 1944 was 53, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiest 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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