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Wiers Family History

Wiers Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: patronymic from Wier.

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


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Where is the Wiers family from?

You can see how Wiers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wiers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Wiers families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Wiers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wiers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiers 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 Wiers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiers. 25% of Wiers men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Wiers women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wiers were Farm Hand and Housewife.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farm Hand
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wiers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiers 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 540 immigration records available for the last name Wiers. 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 808 military records available for the last name Wiers. For the veterans among your Wiers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiers lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wiers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wiers in 1963 was 73, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiers 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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