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Wiemers Family History

Wiemers Surname Meaning

North German: patronymic from Wiemer.

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


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Where is the Wiemers family from?

You can see how Wiemers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiemers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiemers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Wiemers families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiemers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wiemers families in 1891.
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What did your Wiemers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiemers. 60% of Wiemers men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Wiemers women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wiemers were Manager and Housewife.

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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
    60%
  • Farm Operator
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    30%
  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wiemers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiemers 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 505 immigration records available for the last name Wiemers. 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 707 military records available for the last name Wiemers. For the veterans among your Wiemers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiemers lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wiemers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wiemers in 1962 was 65, and 81 in 2004.

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