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Wiegemann Family History

Wiegemann 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: Wiegmann, Wiesemann, Wiedemann, Wiesmann, Riedemann, Wiemann

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Where is the Wiegemann family from?

You can see how Wiegemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiegemann family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wiegemann family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wiegemann's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Wiegemann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiegemann 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 22 census records available for the last name Wiegemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiegemann 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Wiegemann. 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 10 military records available for the last name Wiegemann. For the veterans among your Wiegemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiegemann 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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