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Wemm Family History

Wemm 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: Emm, Lemm, Hemm, Wei, Helm, Ramm, Kemp, Wen, Wenk, Hamm

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Where is the Wemm family from?

You can see how Wemm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wemm family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wemm families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Wemm families living in Staffordshire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Wemm's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Wemm families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wemm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wemm ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wemm. 100% of Wemm men worked as a Lorry Driver and 100% of Wemm 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Lorry Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Wemm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 409 census records available for the last name Wemm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wemm 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Wemm. 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 34 military records available for the last name Wemm. For the veterans among your Wemm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wemm lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Wemm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Wemm in 1955 was 52, and 54 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wemm 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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