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Wiedenmann Family History

Wiedenmann Surname Meaning

German: variant of Widemann (see Wideman).

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


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Where is the Wiedenmann family from?

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

In 1940, Doctor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wiedenmann. 50% of Wiedenmann men worked as a Doctor.

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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

  • Doctor
    50%
  • Farm Labor
    50%

What Wiedenmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 544 census records available for the last name Wiedenmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiedenmann 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Wiedenmann. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wiedenmann. For the veterans among your Wiedenmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiedenmann lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Wiedenmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wiedenmann in 1956 was 53, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiedenmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiedenmann 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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