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Wegemer Family History

Wegemer 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: Wegener, Weimer, Deemer, Deremer, Weltmer, Besemer, Tegeler, Degeer

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Where is the Wegemer family from?

You can see how Wegemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wegemer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wegemer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Wegemer families living in Michigan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Wegemer's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wegemer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wegemer 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 Wegemer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wegemer. 43% of Wegemer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wegemer women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Plasterer
    29%
  • Clergyman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Wegemer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 375 census records available for the last name Wegemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wegemer 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Wegemer. 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 159 military records available for the last name Wegemer. For the veterans among your Wegemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wegemer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Wegemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wegemer in 1967 was 93, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wegemer 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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