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Wehme Family History

Wehme 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: Wehde, Wehle, Behme, Oehme, Wehe, Mehle, Rehm, Weide, Wehr, Rehmer

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Wehme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wehme 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wehme. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wehme. For the veterans among your Wehme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wehme lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1988, in the United States, Wehme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wehme in 1969 was 80, and 87 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wehme 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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