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Wiemuth Family History

Wiemuth 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: Niemuth, Wermuth, Demuth, Wormuth, Warmuth, Wasmuth, Wilmouth

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Where is the Wiemuth family from?

You can see how Wiemuth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiemuth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wiemuth families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wiemuth's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wiemuth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiemuth 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 102 census records available for the last name Wiemuth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiemuth 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Wiemuth. 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 67 military records available for the last name Wiemuth. For the veterans among your Wiemuth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiemuth lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Wiemuth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Wiemuth in 1967 was 92, and 58 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiemuth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiemuth 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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