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Wesmer Family History

Wesmer 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: Wester, Weimer, Wasmer, Wismer, Tesmer, Mesmer, Wesler, Wesner

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Where is the Wesmer family from?

You can see how Wesmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wesmer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wesmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Wesmer families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wesmer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wesmer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wesmer 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 Wesmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wesmer. 60% of Wesmer men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

What Wesmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Wesmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wesmer 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Wesmer. 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 36 military records available for the last name Wesmer. For the veterans among your Wesmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wesmer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1991, in the United States, Wesmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wesmer in 1963 was 80, and 82 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wesmer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wesmer 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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