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Wesemeyer Family History

Wesemeyer 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: Wedemeyer, Westmeyer, Westermeyer, Rosemeyer, Wehmeyer, Neumeyer

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Where is the Wesemeyer family from?

You can see how Wesemeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wesemeyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wesemeyer families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wesemeyer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wesemeyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wesemeyer 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 Wesemeyer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Maintainer
    100%

What Wesemeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Wesemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wesemeyer 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Wesemeyer. 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 64 military records available for the last name Wesemeyer. For the veterans among your Wesemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wesemeyer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1999, in the United States, Wesemeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wesemeyer in 1959 was 65, and 79 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wesemeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wesemeyer 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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