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Wiedmer Family History

Wiedmer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Widmer. It is also found in France.

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


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Where is the Wiedmer family from?

You can see how Wiedmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiedmer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wiedmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Wiedmer family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiedmer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wiedmer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiedmer 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 Wiedmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiedmer. 47% of Wiedmer men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Wiedmer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wiedmer were Farm and Housework.

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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
    47%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farm
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Wiedmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wiedmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiedmer 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 473 immigration records available for the last name Wiedmer. 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 297 military records available for the last name Wiedmer. For the veterans among your Wiedmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiedmer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wiedmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wiedmer in 1955 was 26, and 79 in 2004.

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