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Wiedenmeyer Family History

Wiedenmeyer 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: Wedemeyer, Lindenmeyer, Wiedmeyer, Niedermeyer, Wibbenmeyer

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Where is the Wiedenmeyer family from?

You can see how Wiedenmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiedenmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiedenmeyer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wiedenmeyer families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiedenmeyer's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Wiedenmeyer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Wiedenmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiedenmeyer 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Wiedenmeyer. 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 31 military records available for the last name Wiedenmeyer. For the veterans among your Wiedenmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiedenmeyer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Wiedenmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wiedenmeyer in 1969 was 91, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiedenmeyer 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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