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Wehmeir Family History

Wehmeir 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: Wehmeier, Rehmer, Wehrer, Weimer, Nehmer, Lehmer, Wehler, Ehmer

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Where is the Wehmeir family from?

You can see how Wehmeir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wehmeir family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wehmeir families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Wehmeir families living in Missouri. This was about 47% of all the recorded Wehmeir's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wehmeir families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wehmeir surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wehmeir ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wehmeir. 100% of Wehmeir men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Wehmeir family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Wehmeir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wehmeir 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wehmeir. 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 13 military records available for the last name Wehmeir. For the veterans among your Wehmeir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wehmeir lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Wehmeir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wehmeir in 1966 was 74, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wehmeir

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wehmeir 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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