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Wiedenhamer Family History

Wiedenhamer 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: Weidenhamer, Weidenhammer, Bodenhamer, Wiedemer, Eisenhauer, Wiedner

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Where is the Wiedenhamer family from?

You can see how Wiedenhamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiedenhamer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wiedenhamer family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiedenhamer's in USA. California had the highest population of Wiedenhamer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Wiedenhamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiedenhamer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wiedenhamer. 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 Wiedenhamer. For the veterans among your Wiedenhamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiedenhamer lifespan?

Average Wiedenhamer life expectancy in 2001 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiedenhamer 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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