This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Wehmueller family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Wehmueller Family History

Wehmueller 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: Mueller, Schueller, Wheller, Wehmeyer, Wehmeier, Heller, Weller

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Wehmueller family from?

You can see how Wehmueller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wehmueller family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wehmueller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 32 Wehmueller families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Wehmueller's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wehmueller families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wehmueller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Wehmueller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wehmueller. 36% of Wehmueller men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Wehmueller | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Salesman
    36%
  • Plasterer
    15%
  • Orchardist
    15%

What Wehmueller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 571 census records available for the last name Wehmueller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wehmueller census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Wehmueller

Passenger Lists

There are 33 immigration records available for the last name Wehmueller. 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.

View all Wehmueller immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 167 military records available for the last name Wehmueller. For the veterans among your Wehmueller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Wehmueller military records

You've only scratched the surface of Wehmueller family history

Discover More

What is the average Wehmueller lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wehmueller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Wehmueller in 1963 was 68, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wehmueller

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wehmueller 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Wehmueller family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial