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Wimert Family History

Wimert 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: Wimer, Wikert, Weimert, Wymer, Wimmer, Wilbert, Wilfert, Widmer

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Where is the Wimert family from?

You can see how Wimert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wimert family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wimert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wimert family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Wimert's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Wimert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wimert 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 Wimert ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Brick Layer
    100%

What Wimert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Wimert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wimert 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Wimert. 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 58 military records available for the last name Wimert. For the veterans among your Wimert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wimert lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Wimert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wimert in 1951 was 49, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wimert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wimert 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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