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Wiemer Name Meaning

German:: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements wīg ‘battle war’ + mar ‘famous’. variant of Wittmer

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


Similar surnames: Wieber, Wilmer, Siemer, Wieger, Wicker, Wimmer, Nimmer, Witter

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Where is the Wiemer family from?

You can see how Wiemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiemer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wiemer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Wiemer families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wiemer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wiemer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiemer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wiemer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiemer. 25% of Wiemer men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Wiemer women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wiemer were Truck Driver 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
    25%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    18%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Wiemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiemer 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 932 immigration records available for the last name Wiemer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wiemer. For the veterans among your Wiemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiemer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Wiemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wiemer in 1960 was 51, and 64 in 2004.

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