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Weempe Family History

Weempe 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: Wempe, Weese, Wemple, Kempe, Rempe, Weems, Weeman, Weede, Hempe

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Where is the Weempe family from?

You can see how Weempe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weempe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Weempe family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Weempe's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Weempe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weempe 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 Weempe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weempe. 100% of Weempe men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Weempe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Weempe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weempe 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Weempe. 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 13 military records available for the last name Weempe. For the veterans among your Weempe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weempe lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Weempe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Weempe in 1966 was 70, and 80 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weempe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weempe 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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