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Wiedemeyr Family History

Wiedemeyr 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: Wiedemer, Wedemeyer, Wiedmeyer, Wiedmer, Wiedemeier, Widmer, Wiedner

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Where is the Wiedemeyr family from?

You can see how Wiedemeyr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiedemeyr family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Wiedemeyr families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiedemeyr's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wiedemeyr families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Wiedemeyr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiedemeyr 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wiedemeyr. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wiedemeyr. For the veterans among your Wiedemeyr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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