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Wertheimer Name Meaning

German and Jewish (western Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from Wertheim (see Wertheim ).

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


Similar surnames: Westheimer, Wertheim, Ostheimer, Berkheimer, Weinheimer, Werkheiser

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Where is the Wertheimer family from?

You can see how Wertheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wertheimer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wertheimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 24 Wertheimer families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wertheimer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wertheimer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wertheimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wertheimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, None and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wertheimer. 100% of Wertheimer men worked as a None and 74% of Wertheimer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • None
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Domestic Servant
    12%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Probationer In Training
    8%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Wertheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wertheimer 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Wertheimer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Wertheimer. For the veterans among your Wertheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wertheimer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Wertheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wertheimer in 1956 was 62, and 90 in 2004.

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