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Wemhaner Family History

Wemhaner 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: Wehner, Zehner, Weaver, Kempner, Kemner, Wehrer, Seehafer, Deaner

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Where is the Wemhaner family from?

You can see how Wemhaner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wemhaner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wemhaner family living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Wemhaner's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Wemhaner families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Wemhaner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wemhaner 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 immigration records available for the last name Wemhaner. 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 Wemhaner. For the veterans among your Wemhaner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wemhaner lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Wemhaner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wemhaner in 1971 was 88, and 82 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wemhaner 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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