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Wiedenfeld Family History

Wiedenfeld Surname Meaning

German: variant of Weidenfelder (see Weidenfeller).

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


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Where is the Wiedenfeld family from?

You can see how Wiedenfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiedenfeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiedenfeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Wiedenfeld families living in Texas. This was about 62% of all the recorded Wiedenfeld's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Wiedenfeld families in 1880.
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What did your Wiedenfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiedenfeld. 39% of Wiedenfeld men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wiedenfeld women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    39%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Wiedenfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 591 census records available for the last name Wiedenfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiedenfeld 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Wiedenfeld. 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 346 military records available for the last name Wiedenfeld. For the veterans among your Wiedenfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiedenfeld lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wiedenfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wiedenfeld in 1964 was 78, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiedenfeld 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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