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Wiedenmyer Family History

Wiedenmyer 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: Wittenmyer, Wiedemer, Wedemeyer, Wiedner, Lindenmeyer, Wiedmeyer

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Where is the Wiedenmyer family from?

You can see how Wiedenmyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiedenmyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiedenmyer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wiedenmyer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiedenmyer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wiedenmyer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Wiedenmyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiedenmyer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wiedenmyer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Wiedenmyer. For the veterans among your Wiedenmyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiedenmyer lifespan?

Average Wiedenmyer life expectancy in 1988 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiedenmyer 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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