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Wehrmaker Family History

Wehrmaker 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: Wermager, Whitaker, Wanamaker, Wehrer, Wehrmann, Schomaker, Shomaker

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Where is the Wehrmaker family from?

You can see how Wehrmaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wehrmaker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wehrmaker families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Wehrmaker's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Wehrmaker families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Wehrmaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wehrmaker 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 Wehrmaker. 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 Wehrmaker. For the veterans among your Wehrmaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wehrmaker lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Wehrmaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wehrmaker in 1968 was 81, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wehrmaker 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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