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Wiemelt Family History

Wiemelt 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: Wiesel, Niemela, Wiegel, Wiemer, Liebelt, Wiemers, Wiegert, Wiedel

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Where is the Wiemelt family from?

You can see how Wiemelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiemelt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiemelt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Wiemelt families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiemelt's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wiemelt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiemelt 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 Wiemelt ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Knitter
    100%

What Wiemelt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Wiemelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiemelt 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 Wiemelt. 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 91 military records available for the last name Wiemelt. For the veterans among your Wiemelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiemelt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Wiemelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Wiemelt in 1965 was 82, and 81 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiemelt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiemelt 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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