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Weismiller Family History

Weismiller Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Weissmüller from Middle High German wīz ‘white’ + müller ‘miller’

an occupational name for a miller who produced white flour

which was produced as early as the 14th century.

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


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Where is the Weismiller family from?

You can see how Weismiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weismiller family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Weismiller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Weismiller family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Weismiller's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Weismiller families in 1891.
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What did your Weismiller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weismiller. 50% of Weismiller men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Weismiller women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weismiller were Partner Farmer and Cashier.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Partner Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    16%
  • House Work
    11%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Cashier
    11%

What Weismiller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Weismiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weismiller 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Weismiller. 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 317 military records available for the last name Weismiller. For the veterans among your Weismiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weismiller lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Weismiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Weismiller in 1962 was 73, and 77 in 2004.

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