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Wiedbusch Family History

Wiedbusch 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: Wiebusch, Windisch, Liebsch, Kiedaisch, Wiedrich, Wimbush, Winbush

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Where is the Wiedbusch family from?

You can see how Wiedbusch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiedbusch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wiedbusch families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wiedbusch's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wiedbusch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiedbusch 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 230 census records available for the last name Wiedbusch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiedbusch 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Wiedbusch. 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 30 military records available for the last name Wiedbusch. For the veterans among your Wiedbusch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiedbusch lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Wiedbusch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wiedbusch in 1964 was 71, and 66 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiedbusch 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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