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Wieringo Family History

Wieringo 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: Wieringa, Viering, Wierenga, Wieting, Giering, Cerino, Wilding

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Where is the Wieringo family from?

You can see how Wieringo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wieringo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wieringo families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wieringo's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wieringo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wieringo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Wieringo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Wieringo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wieringo 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wieringo. 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 9 military records available for the last name Wieringo. For the veterans among your Wieringo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wieringo lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Wieringo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wieringo in 1968 was 85, and 47 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wieringo 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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