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Wiater Family History

Wiater Surname Meaning

Americanized form or dialect variant of Polish Wiatr.

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


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Where is the Wiater family from?

You can see how Wiater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiater family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wiater families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Wiater families living in Norfolk. This was about 26% of all the recorded Wiater's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Wiater families in 1891.
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What did your Wiater ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wiater. 100% of Wiater 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Wiater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiater 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 512 immigration records available for the last name Wiater. 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 607 military records available for the last name Wiater. For the veterans among your Wiater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiater lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Wiater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wiater in 1949 was 37, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiater 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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