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Weidenmeyer Family History

Weidenmeyer 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: Wedemeyer, Westermeyer, Weidenfeller, Lindenmeyer, Wiedmeyer

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Where is the Weidenmeyer family from?

You can see how Weidenmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weidenmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weidenmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 32 Weidenmeyer families living in Ohio. This was about 91% of all the recorded Weidenmeyer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Weidenmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weidenmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Weidenmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weidenmeyer 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Weidenmeyer. 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 14 military records available for the last name Weidenmeyer. For the veterans among your Weidenmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weidenmeyer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Weidenmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Weidenmeyer in 1967 was 81, and 88 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weidenmeyer 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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