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Waymire Family History

Waymire Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Wehmeyer or Wehmeier (see Wedemeyer).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Waymire family from?

You can see how Waymire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waymire family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Waymire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Waymire family living in Durham. This was about 33% of all the recorded Waymire's in United Kingdom. Durham and 2 other counties had the highest population of Waymire families in 1891.
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What did your Waymire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waymire. 24% of Waymire men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Waymire women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waymire were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    9%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Waymire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waymire 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Waymire. 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 Waymire. For the veterans among your Waymire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waymire lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Waymire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Waymire in 1952 was 55, and 68 in 2004.

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