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Weidemeyer Family History

Weidemeyer 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: Wedemeyer, Heinemeyer, Widmeyer, Westermeyer, Buddemeyer, Wiedmeyer

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Where is the Weidemeyer family from?

You can see how Weidemeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weidemeyer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Weidemeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Weidemeyer family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Weidemeyer's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Weidemeyer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weidemeyer 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 Weidemeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weidemeyer. 34% of Weidemeyer men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Weidemeyer women worked as a Nurse.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Manager
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Weidemeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weidemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weidemeyer 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Weidemeyer. 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 222 military records available for the last name Weidemeyer. For the veterans among your Weidemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weidemeyer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Weidemeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Weidemeyer in 1966 was 65, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weidemeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weidemeyer 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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