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Wiek Family History

Wiek 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: Wien, Wick, Wilk, Witek, Week, Siek, Wied, Wieck, Wier, Wnek

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Where is the Wiek family from?

You can see how Wiek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiek family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wiek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 8 Wiek families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiek's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Wiek families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wiek ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpd Dmt Dts was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wiek. 60% of Wiek women worked as an Unpd Dmt Dts.

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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

  • Unpd Dmt Dts
    60%
  • Paid Labourer
    40%

What Wiek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 620 census records available for the last name Wiek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiek 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Wiek. 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 131 military records available for the last name Wiek. For the veterans among your Wiek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiek lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Wiek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wiek in 1969 was 85, and 33 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiek 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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