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Wiedel Family History

Wiedel Surname Meaning

German: from a diminutive of Wied

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


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Where is the Wiedel family from?

You can see how Wiedel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiedel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiedel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wiedel family living in Bedfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiedel's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Wiedel families in 1891.
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What did your Wiedel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiedel. 74% of Wiedel men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Wiedel women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wiedel were Machinist and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    74%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Machinist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Wiedel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 793 census records available for the last name Wiedel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiedel 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Wiedel. 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 643 military records available for the last name Wiedel. For the veterans among your Wiedel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiedel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Wiedel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wiedel in 1957 was 49, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiedel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiedel 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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