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Wiehe Family History

Wiehe Surname Meaning

North German: topographic name for someone who lived where willows grew, a Low German variant of Weide.

Habitational name from any of the places so named.

Metonymic occupational name from Middle Low German wīe ‘harrier’ (bird of prey) for a huntsman (of birds).

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


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Where is the Wiehe family from?

You can see how Wiehe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiehe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiehe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Wiehe families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Wiehe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wiehe families in 1891.
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What did your Wiehe ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wiehe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiehe 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 785 immigration records available for the last name Wiehe. 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 932 military records available for the last name Wiehe. For the veterans among your Wiehe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiehe lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Wiehe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Wiehe in 1954 was 52, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiehe 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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