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Wiand Family History

Wiand Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Wiegandt or Wiegand. This form of the surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine).

Compare Wiant and Wyand.

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


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Where is the Wiand family from?

You can see how Wiand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiand family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wiand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Wiand family living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wiand's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Wiand families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wiand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wiand. 38% of Wiand men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Clerk
    6%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wiand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiand 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Wiand. 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 455 military records available for the last name Wiand. For the veterans among your Wiand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiand lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Wiand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wiand in 1943 was 52, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiand 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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