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Wiemskirk Family History

Wiemskirk 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: Ziemski, Demski, Bielski, Wiltshire, Odekirk, Wiesner, Neikirk

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Where is the Wiemskirk family from?

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

There are 8 census records available for the last name Wiemskirk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiemskirk 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 Wiemskirk. 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 Wiemskirk. For the veterans among your Wiemskirk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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