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Wiesen Family History

Wiesen Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of various places so named for example near Aschaffenburg.

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

Jewish (Ashkenazic): probably an artificial name from German Wiesen ‘meadows’.

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


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You can see how Wiesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiesen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wiesen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Wiesen families living in London. This was about 78% of all the recorded Wiesen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wiesen families in 1891.
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What did your Wiesen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wiesen. 100% of Wiesen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wiesen. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Wiesen. For the veterans among your Wiesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiesen lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Wiesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wiesen in 1943 was 35, and 84 in 2004.

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