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Wiedmaier Family History

Wiedmaier Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Wiedmeyer (see Widmaier).

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


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Where is the Wiedmaier family from?

You can see how Wiedmaier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiedmaier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiedmaier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Wiedmaier families living in Illinois. This was about 53% of all the recorded Wiedmaier's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wiedmaier families in 1880.
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What did your Wiedmaier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiedmaier. 50% of Wiedmaier men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wiedmaier women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Owner
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Wiedmaier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 681 census records available for the last name Wiedmaier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiedmaier 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Wiedmaier. 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 198 military records available for the last name Wiedmaier. For the veterans among your Wiedmaier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiedmaier lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Wiedmaier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wiedmaier in 1961 was 62, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiedmaier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiedmaier 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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