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Wieme Family History

Wieme 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: Wiele, Wiese, Wiehe, Wiebe, Wiemer, Wien, Niemi, Winge, Wise, Miele

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Where is the Wieme family from?

You can see how Wieme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wieme family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wieme families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Wieme family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wieme's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wieme families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wieme surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wieme ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wieme. 50% of Wieme men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

What Wieme family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 402 census records available for the last name Wieme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wieme 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Wieme. 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 133 military records available for the last name Wieme. For the veterans among your Wieme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wieme lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wieme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wieme in 1963 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wieme

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wieme 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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