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Wierda Family History

Wierda Surname Meaning

West Frisian and Dutch: variant of Wiarda.

Topographic name from wierde ‘artificial dwelling mound’ or a habitational name from a place called with this word.

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


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Where is the Wierda family from?

You can see how Wierda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wierda family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wierda families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Wierda family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wierda's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wierda families in 1891.
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What did your Wierda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wierda. 20% of Wierda men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Wierda women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wierda were Clerk and Bookkeeper.

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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
    20%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Painter
    17%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    67%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

What Wierda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wierda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wierda 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Wierda. 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 114 military records available for the last name Wierda. For the veterans among your Wierda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wierda lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Wierda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Wierda in 1964 was 74, and 61 in 2003.

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