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Wedemeier Family History

Wedemeier Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wedemeyer.

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


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Where is the Wedemeier family from?

You can see how Wedemeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wedemeier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wedemeier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Wedemeier families living in Missouri. This was about 49% of all the recorded Wedemeier's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wedemeier families in 1880.
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What did your Wedemeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wedemeier. 36% of Wedemeier men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Wedemeier women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wedemeier were Operator and Stenographer.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Office Clerk
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Wedemeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 828 census records available for the last name Wedemeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wedemeier 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Wedemeier. 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 180 military records available for the last name Wedemeier. For the veterans among your Wedemeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wedemeier lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Wedemeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wedemeier in 1961 was 49, and 84 in 2004.

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