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Wiesemeyer Family History

Wiesemeyer 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: Wedemeyer, Wiedmeyer, Westmeyer, Wiedemeier, Krietemeyer, Linsenmeyer

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Where is the Wiesemeyer family from?

You can see how Wiesemeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiesemeyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wiesemeyer families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wiesemeyer's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Wiesemeyer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Wiesemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiesemeyer 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Wiesemeyer. 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 30 military records available for the last name Wiesemeyer. For the veterans among your Wiesemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiesemeyer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Wiesemeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wiesemeyer in 1967 was 78, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiesemeyer 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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