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Weidenhamer Family History

Weidenhamer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Weidenhammer.

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


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Where is the Weidenhamer family from?

You can see how Weidenhamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weidenhamer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Weidenhamer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Weidenhamer families living in Manitoba. This was about 81% of all the recorded Weidenhamer's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Weidenhamer families in 1911.
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What did your Weidenhamer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weidenhamer. 20% of Weidenhamer men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Weidenhamer women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weidenhamer were Salesman and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Mechanic
    20%
  • Welder
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Weidenhamer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weidenhamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weidenhamer 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Weidenhamer. 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 408 military records available for the last name Weidenhamer. For the veterans among your Weidenhamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weidenhamer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Weidenhamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Weidenhamer in 1962 was 56, and 79 in 2004.

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