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Wieska Family History

Wieska 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: Siska, Miska, Wiesen, Wiesel, Ziska, Zieske, Wiese, Pieske, Lieske

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Where is the Wieska family from?

You can see how Wieska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wieska family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wieska families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Wieska families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wieska's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wieska families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wieska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Wieska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wieska 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Wieska. 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 military records available for the last name Wieska. For the veterans among your Wieska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wieska lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1987, in the United States, Wieska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wieska in 1977 was 59, and 71 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wieska 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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