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Wemheuer Family History

Wemheuer 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: Demeter, Scheuer, Wetterer, De Heer, Wehrer, Weiher, Wehler, Wechsler

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Where is the Wemheuer family from?

You can see how Wemheuer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wemheuer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wemheuer family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wemheuer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wemheuer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Wemheuer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wemheuer 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Wemheuer. 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 19 military records available for the last name Wemheuer. For the veterans among your Wemheuer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wemheuer lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1999, in the United States, Wemheuer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wemheuer in 1986 was 68, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wemheuer 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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