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Wehrmeyer Family History

Wehrmeyer 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: Wehmeyer, Wedemeyer, Westmeyer, Wehmeier, Neumeyer, Wehrmeister

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Where is the Wehrmeyer family from?

You can see how Wehrmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wehrmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wehrmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Wehrmeyer families living in Indiana. This was about 86% of all the recorded Wehrmeyer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wehrmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wehrmeyer 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 Wehrmeyer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%

What Wehrmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 401 census records available for the last name Wehrmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wehrmeyer 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Wehrmeyer. 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 102 military records available for the last name Wehrmeyer. For the veterans among your Wehrmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wehrmeyer lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2001, in the United States, Wehrmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wehrmeyer in 1950 was 28, and 69 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wehrmeyer 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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