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Wielard Family History

Wielard 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: Wieland, Willard, Gillard, Millard, Wingard, Billard, Pillard

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Where is the Wielard family from?

You can see how Wielard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wielard family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wielard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 4 Wielard families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wielard's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Wielard families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wielard 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 Wielard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wielard. 100% of Wielard men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Wielard women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Wielard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Wielard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wielard 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Wielard. 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 14 military records available for the last name Wielard. For the veterans among your Wielard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wielard lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Wielard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wielard in 1964 was 77, and 96 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wielard 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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