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Waymer Family History

Waymer Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Weimar or Weimer.

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


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Where is the Waymer family from?

You can see how Waymer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waymer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waymer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Waymer families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Waymer's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Waymer families in 1891.
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What did your Waymer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waymer. 38% of Waymer men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Waymer women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waymer were Truck Driver and Cook.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Cook
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Waymer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waymer 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Waymer. 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 112 military records available for the last name Waymer. For the veterans among your Waymer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waymer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Waymer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Waymer in 1957 was 58, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waymer 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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