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Wiah Family History

Wiah 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: With, Wah, Wish, Wich, Miah, Kiah, Rich, Shah, Wien, Wild

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Where is the Wiah family from?

You can see how Wiah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiah family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Wiah families living in Nevada. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiah's in USA. Nevada had the highest population of Wiah families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiah 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 26 census records available for the last name Wiah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiah 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 Wiah. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wiah. For the veterans among your Wiah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiah lifespan?

Average Wiah life expectancy in 1966 was 44 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiah 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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