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Wiemholt Family History

Wiemholt 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: Overholt, Wemhoff, Kienholz, Imholte, Wiehl, Eickholt, Witthoft

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Where is the Wiemholt family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wiemholt. 100% of Wiemholt 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 Wiemholt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Wiemholt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiemholt 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 Wiemholt. 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 18 military records available for the last name Wiemholt. For the veterans among your Wiemholt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiemholt lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Wiemholt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wiemholt in 1972 was 76, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiemholt 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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