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Wiedemeier Family History

Wiedemeier Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wiedmeyer.

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


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Where is the Wiedemeier family from?

You can see how Wiedemeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiedemeier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiedemeier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Wiedemeier families living in Iowa. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wiedemeier's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Wiedemeier families in 1880.
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What did your Wiedemeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiedemeier. 39% of Wiedemeier men worked as a Farmer and 75% of Wiedemeier women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wiedemeier were Operator and Seamstress.

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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%
  • Farm Hand
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Operator
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    75%
  • Seamstress
    25%

What Wiedemeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 632 census records available for the last name Wiedemeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiedemeier 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Wiedemeier. 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 93 military records available for the last name Wiedemeier. For the veterans among your Wiedemeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiedemeier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wiedemeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wiedemeier in 1963 was 84, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiedemeier 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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