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Wiegman Family History

Wiegman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Wiegmann.

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


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Where is the Wiegman family from?

You can see how Wiegman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiegman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiegman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Wiegman families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wiegman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wiegman families in 1891.
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What did your Wiegman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wiegman. 100% of Wiegman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wiegman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiegman 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 460 immigration records available for the last name Wiegman. 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 690 military records available for the last name Wiegman. For the veterans among your Wiegman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiegman lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Wiegman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wiegman in 1951 was 24, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiegman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiegman 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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