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Wemette Family History

Wemette 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: Demotte, Mette, Meyette, Revette, Lerette, Legette, Vermette

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Where is the Wemette family from?

You can see how Wemette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wemette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wemette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Wemette families living in New York. This was about 55% of all the recorded Wemette's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wemette families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wemette 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 Wemette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher Assistant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wemette. 54% of Wemette men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Wemette women worked as a Teacher Assistant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wemette were Ccc and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Ccc
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher Assistant
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Wemette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 521 census records available for the last name Wemette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wemette 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Wemette. 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 122 military records available for the last name Wemette. For the veterans among your Wemette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wemette lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Wemette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Wemette in 1961 was 75, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wemette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wemette 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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