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Whlemeyer Family History

Whlemeyer 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, Wolfmeyer, Whitmeyer, Wheeler, Dallmeyer, Altmeyer

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Where is the Whlemeyer family from?

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

There are 15 census records available for the last name Whlemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whlemeyer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Whlemeyer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Whlemeyer. For the veterans among your Whlemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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