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Wemmett Family History

Wemmett 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: Emmett, Demmitt, Hemmert, Emmert, Jemmott, Hammett, Memmott, Remmert

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Where is the Wemmett family from?

You can see how Wemmett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wemmett family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wemmett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wemmett family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wemmett's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wemmett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wemmett 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 Wemmett ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Wemmett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Wemmett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wemmett 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wemmett. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wemmett. For the veterans among your Wemmett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wemmett lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Wemmett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wemmett in 1969 was 65, and 61 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wemmett 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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