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Weymer Family History

Weymer 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: Wymer, Weimer, Weyer, Beymer, Weyker, Wemmer, Weller, Meyer, Elmer

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Where is the Weymer family from?

You can see how Weymer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weymer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weymer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Weymer families living in Durham. This was about 31% of all the recorded Weymer's in United Kingdom. Durham and 2 other counties had the highest population of Weymer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weymer 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 Weymer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weymer. 29% of Weymer men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Weymer women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weymer were Long Shoreman and 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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Long Shoreman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Weymer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Weymer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weymer 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Weymer. 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 497 military records available for the last name Weymer. For the veterans among your Weymer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weymer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Weymer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Weymer in 1954 was 37, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weymer 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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