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Wennemer Family History

Wennemer 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: Kennemer, Gensemer, Wenner, Renneker, Kennamer, Kennemur, Jenner

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Where is the Wennemer family from?

You can see how Wennemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wennemer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wennemer family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wennemer's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Wennemer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wennemer 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 Wennemer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mason was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wennemer. 100% of Wennemer men worked as a Mason.

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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

  • Mason
    100%

What Wennemer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Wennemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wennemer 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Wennemer. 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 33 military records available for the last name Wennemer. For the veterans among your Wennemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wennemer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Wennemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wennemer in 1963 was 82, and 96 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wennemer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wennemer 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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