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Wiedemer Family History

Wiedemer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Widmer.

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


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Where is the Wiedemer family from?

You can see how Wiedemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiedemer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiedemer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Wiedemer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Wiedemer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wiedemer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiedemer 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 Wiedemer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiedemer. 30% of Wiedemer men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Wiedemer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wiedemer were Salesman and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Finisher
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Wiedemer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 935 census records available for the last name Wiedemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiedemer 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Wiedemer. 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 345 military records available for the last name Wiedemer. For the veterans among your Wiedemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiedemer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Wiedemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Wiedemer in 1962 was 77, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiedemer 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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