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Wietke Family History

Wietke 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: Wiebke, Wittke, Wienke, Bielke, Wintle, Zierke, Wiele, Litke, Witte

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Where is the Wietke family from?

You can see how Wietke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wietke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wietke family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wietke's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Wietke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wietke 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 31 census records available for the last name Wietke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wietke 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 immigration records available for the last name Wietke. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wietke. For the veterans among your Wietke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wietke lifespan?

Average Wietke life expectancy in 1989 was 32 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wietke 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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