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Wehmann Family History

Wehmann Surname Meaning

North German: topographic name from Middle Low German wede ‘wood forest’ + man ‘man’. Compare Wayman and Wehman.

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


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Where is the Wehmann family from?

You can see how Wehmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wehmann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wehmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Wehmann family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wehmann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wehmann families in 1891.
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What did your Wehmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wehmann. 28% of Wehmann men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Wehmann women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wehmann were Manager and 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
    28%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Manager
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Wehmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wehmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wehmann 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 965 immigration records available for the last name Wehmann. 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 848 military records available for the last name Wehmann. For the veterans among your Wehmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wehmann lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wehmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wehmann in 1955 was 52, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wehmann 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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