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Wehrmeister Family History

Wehrmeister Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a maker of installations of defence and protection (see Wehr ) including an armorer.

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


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Where is the Wehrmeister family from?

You can see how Wehrmeister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wehrmeister family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wehrmeister families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Wehrmeister families living in Illinois. This was about 87% of all the recorded Wehrmeister's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wehrmeister families in 1880.
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What did your Wehrmeister ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wehrmeister. 29% of Wehrmeister men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    29%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Clerk
    15%

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Census Records

There are 567 census records available for the last name Wehrmeister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wehrmeister 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Wehrmeister. 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 234 military records available for the last name Wehrmeister. For the veterans among your Wehrmeister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wehrmeister lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Wehrmeister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wehrmeister in 1957 was 55, and 67 in 2004.

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