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Wiesjohn Family History

Wiesjohn 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: Winston, Dejohn, Wiesen, Weston, Wiesmann, Wilson, Wishon, Wiesman

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Where is the Wiesjohn family from?

You can see how Wiesjohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiesjohn family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wiesjohn families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Wiesjohn's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wiesjohn families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Wiesjohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiesjohn 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Wiesjohn. 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 27 military records available for the last name Wiesjohn. For the veterans among your Wiesjohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiesjohn lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Wiesjohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wiesjohn in 1966 was 88, and 85 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiesjohn 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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