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Wieland Family History

Wieland Surname Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements wīg ‘war’ + land ‘land territory’. This name was borne by the supernaturally skilled smith of ancient Germanic folk legend and for this reason it may in part have been given as a nickname to blacksmiths.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): presumably an adoption of the German surname.

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


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You can see how Wieland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wieland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wieland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Wieland families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Wieland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wieland families in 1891.
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What did your Wieland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Butcher and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wieland. 100% of Wieland men worked as a Master Butcher and 93% of Wieland 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Master Butcher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Housewife
    8%

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Passenger Lists

There are 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Wieland. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Wieland. For the veterans among your Wieland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wieland lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Wieland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wieland in 1945 was 23, and 79 in 2004.

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