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Wistedt Family History

Wistedt 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: Wixted, Hustedt, Winsted, Winter, Lister, Distel, Winstead, Wise

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Where is the Wistedt family from?

You can see how Wistedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wistedt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wistedt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wistedt families living in Nebraska. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wistedt's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Wistedt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wistedt 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 117 census records available for the last name Wistedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wistedt 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Wistedt. 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 8 military records available for the last name Wistedt. For the veterans among your Wistedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wistedt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Wistedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wistedt in 1963 was 63, and 78 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wistedt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wistedt 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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