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Wiedermeyer Family History

Wiedermeyer 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: Niedermeyer, Wedemeyer, Wiedmeyer, Niedermayer, Niedermeier

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Where is the Wiedermeyer family from?

You can see how Wiedermeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiedermeyer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wiedermeyer families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Wiedermeyer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wiedermeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiedermeyer 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 Wiedermeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wiedermeyer. 100% of Wiedermeyer men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Wiedermeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Wiedermeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiedermeyer 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Wiedermeyer. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wiedermeyer. For the veterans among your Wiedermeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiedermeyer lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Wiedermeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Wiedermeyer in 1974 was 65, and 63 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiedermeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiedermeyer 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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