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Wiese Family History

Wiese Surname Meaning

German:: topographic name from Middle High German wise ‘meadow’.

Habitational name for someone from any of various places called Wies, Wiese, Wiesa, or possibly also Wiesau.

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


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Where is the Wiese family from?

You can see how Wiese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiese family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wiese families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Wiese families living in London. This was about 62% of all the recorded Wiese's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wiese families in 1891.
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What did your Wiese ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wiese. 100% of Wiese 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 37,000 census records available for the last name Wiese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiese 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Wiese. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Wiese. For the veterans among your Wiese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiese lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Wiese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wiese in 1952 was 45, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiese 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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