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Wehmeier Family History

Wehmeier Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wehmeyer.

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


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Where is the Wehmeier family from?

You can see how Wehmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wehmeier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wehmeier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 36 Wehmeier families living in Missouri. This was about 62% of all the recorded Wehmeier's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wehmeier families in 1880.
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What did your Wehmeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wehmeier. 39% of Wehmeier men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Wehmeier women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wehmeier were Manager and Stenographer.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%

What Wehmeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wehmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wehmeier 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 348 immigration records available for the last name Wehmeier. 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 649 military records available for the last name Wehmeier. For the veterans among your Wehmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wehmeier lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Wehmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wehmeier in 1949 was 43, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wehmeier 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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