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Wiars Family History

Wiars 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: Wiard, Miars, Wiers, Wears, Viars, Mars, Wass, Ward, Wear, Wiles

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Where is the Wiars family from?

You can see how Wiars families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiars family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wiars families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wiars family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiars's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wiars families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiars 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 119 census records available for the last name Wiars. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiars 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wiars. 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 18 military records available for the last name Wiars. For the veterans among your Wiars ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiars lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1993, in the United States, Wiars life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wiars in 1965 was 57, and 84 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiars 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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