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Wiedmann Family History

Wiedmann Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Widemann (see Wideman ).

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


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Where is the Wiedmann family from?

You can see how Wiedmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiedmann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiedmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Wiedmann families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wiedmann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wiedmann families in 1891.
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What did your Wiedmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiedmann. 20% of Wiedmann men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Wiedmann women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wiedmann were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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
    20%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    34%
  • Cook
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wiedmann. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Wiedmann. For the veterans among your Wiedmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiedmann lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Wiedmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wiedmann in 1947 was 45, and 81 in 2004.

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