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Wieck Family History

Wieck Surname Meaning

German:: topographic name from Middle Low German wīk ‘fortified settlement’ (from Latin vicus). habitational name from any of the places called Wieck Wiek or Wick. variant of Wick.

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


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Where is the Wieck family from?

You can see how Wieck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wieck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wieck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Wieck families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wieck's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wieck families in 1891.
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What did your Wieck ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wieck. 100% of Wieck women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Wieck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wieck 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wieck. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wieck. For the veterans among your Wieck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wieck lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wieck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wieck in 1955 was 54, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wieck 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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