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Wiethers Family History

Wiethers 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: Withers, Wieters, Weathers, Nethers, Wiebers, Nieters, Gethers

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Where is the Wiethers family from?

You can see how Wiethers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiethers family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Wiethers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wiethers family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiethers's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Wiethers families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Wiethers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiethers 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Wiethers. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wiethers. For the veterans among your Wiethers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiethers lifespan?

Average Wiethers life expectancy in 1994 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiethers 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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