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Wiebke Family History

Wiebke Name Meaning

North German: from a pet form of Wibo a short form of the ancient Germanic personal name Wigbert (see Wiebers ).

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


Similar surnames: Wiebe, Bielke, Mielke, Riebe, Wiemken, Siebe, Wittke, Siefke, Witzke

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Where is the Wiebke family from?

You can see how Wiebke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiebke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiebke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Wiebke families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wiebke's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wiebke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiebke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wiebke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiebke. 30% of Wiebke men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Wiebke women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wiebke were Farm Laborer and Housework. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Bookkeeper
    24%
  • Housework
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wiebke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiebke 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Wiebke. 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 318 military records available for the last name Wiebke. For the veterans among your Wiebke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiebke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wiebke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wiebke in 1962 was 76, and 77 in 2004.

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