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Wieman Family History

Wieman Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Wiemann.

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


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Where is the Wieman family from?

You can see how Wieman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wieman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wieman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Wieman families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Wieman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wieman families in 1891.
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What did your Wieman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wieman. 26% of Wieman men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Wieman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wieman were Farming 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
    26%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Wieman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wieman 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 659 immigration records available for the last name Wieman. 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 776 military records available for the last name Wieman. For the veterans among your Wieman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wieman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Wieman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wieman in 1961 was 37, and 82 in 2004.

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