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Wemper Family History

Wemper 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: Semper, Kemper, Wempe, Wemmer, Weller, Pepper, Wymer, Weaver, Demler

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Where is the Wemper family from?

You can see how Wemper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wemper family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wemper families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wemper's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wemper families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wemper 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 103 census records available for the last name Wemper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wemper 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Wemper. 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 17 military records available for the last name Wemper. For the veterans among your Wemper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wemper lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wemper 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wemper

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