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Wimmerstedt Family History

Wimmerstedt 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: Wallerstedt, Bierstedt, Hammerstein, Winterstein, Himmelstein

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Where is the Wimmerstedt family from?

You can see how Wimmerstedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wimmerstedt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wimmerstedt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Wimmerstedt families living in Illinois. This was about 87% of all the recorded Wimmerstedt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wimmerstedt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wimmerstedt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Wimmerstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wimmerstedt 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Wimmerstedt. 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 14 military records available for the last name Wimmerstedt. For the veterans among your Wimmerstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wimmerstedt lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Wimmerstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wimmerstedt in 1970 was 52, and 78 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wimmerstedt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wimmerstedt 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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