This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Wiegers family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Wiegers Family History

Wiegers Surname Meaning

North German: patronymic from Wieger

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Wiegers family from?

You can see how Wiegers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiegers family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiegers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Wiegers families living in Missouri. This was about 28% of all the recorded Wiegers's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wiegers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiegers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Wiegers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiegers. 36% of Wiegers men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Wiegers women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wiegers were Mechanic and Assistant.

View Census Data for Wiegers | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Assistant
    29%

What Wiegers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wiegers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiegers census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Wiegers

Passenger Lists

There are 484 immigration records available for the last name Wiegers. 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.

View all Wiegers immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 554 military records available for the last name Wiegers. For the veterans among your Wiegers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Wiegers military records

You've only scratched the surface of Wiegers family history

Discover More

What is the average Wiegers lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Wiegers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wiegers in 1953 was 62, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiegers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiegers 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Wiegers family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial