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Weidmann Family History

Weidmann Name Meaning

German: variant of Weidemann ‘huntsman’. Compare Wayman Weidman and Weitman . Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Weide ‘pasture meadow’ + Mann ‘man’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Weinmann, Weismann, Feldmann, Waldmann, Heilmann, Weissmann, Wegmann

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Where is the Weidmann family from?

You can see how Weidmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weidmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Weidmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 20 Weidmann families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Weidmann's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Weidmann families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weidmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weidmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weidmann. 18% of Weidmann men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Weidmann women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weidmann were Machinist and Cashier. .

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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

  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Cashier
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Weidmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weidmann 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Weidmann. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Weidmann. For the veterans among your Weidmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weidmann lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Weidmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Weidmann in 1959 was 64, and 51 in 2004.

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