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Weimer Family History

Weimer Surname Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements wini ‘friend’ + mār ‘famous’ or from another composed of the elements wīg ‘battle fight’ + mār ‘famous’.

Variant of Weimar in some cases an altered form of Wiemer.

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


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Where is the Weimer family from?

You can see how Weimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weimer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Weimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Weimer families living in London. This was about 68% of all the recorded Weimer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Weimer families in 1891.
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What did your Weimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Weimer. 100% of Weimer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 33,000 census records available for the last name Weimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weimer 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 Weimer. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Weimer. For the veterans among your Weimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weimer lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Weimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Weimer in 1944 was 28, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weimer 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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