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Weidemann Family History

Weidemann Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a hunter Middle High German weidman (from Middle High German weide ‘hunting ground’ + man ‘man’).

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


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Where is the Weidemann family from?

You can see how Weidemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weidemann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Weidemann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Weidemann families living in Surrey. This was about 71% of all the recorded Weidemann's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Weidemann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weidemann 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 Weidemann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weidemann. 23% of Weidemann men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Weidemann women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weidemann were Machinist and 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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%

What Weidemann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Weidemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weidemann 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Weidemann. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Weidemann. For the veterans among your Weidemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weidemann lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Weidemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Weidemann in 1962 was 59, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weidemann 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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