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Wiegner Family History

Wiegner Surname Meaning

German: probably an occupational name for a scale maker from Middle High German wiger or for a cradle maker from an agent derivative of Middle High German wige wiege ‘cradle crib’.

North German: nickname from Middle Low German wigen ‘to quarrel fight’ for a cantankerous person.

German: habitational name for someone from a place called Wiegen in North Rhine-Westphalia.

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


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You can see how Wiegner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiegner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wiegner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Wiegner families living in Ontario. This was about 94% of all the recorded Wiegner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wiegner families in 1911.
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What did your Wiegner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiegner. 27% of Wiegner men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Wiegner women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wiegner were Driver and File Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • File Clerk
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wiegner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiegner 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 352 immigration records available for the last name Wiegner. 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 542 military records available for the last name Wiegner. For the veterans among your Wiegner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiegner lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Wiegner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wiegner in 1953 was 48, and 77 in 2004.

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