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Weidmayer Family History

Weidmayer Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Widmayer, Widmyer, Widmeyer, Widmaier, Widmer, Wedemeyer, Weider

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Where is the Weidmayer family from?

You can see how Weidmayer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weidmayer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weidmayer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Weidmayer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Weidmayer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Weidmayer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weidmayer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weidmayer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weidmayer. 100% of Weidmayer men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Weidmayer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weidmayer 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Weidmayer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Weidmayer. For the veterans among your Weidmayer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weidmayer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Weidmayer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Weidmayer in 1966 was 59, and 62 in 2004.

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