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Wemes Family History

Wemes 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: Nemes, Remes, Wees, James, Lees, Nemec, Hees, Hermes, Weiss, Ames

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Where is the Wemes family from?

You can see how Wemes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wemes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wemes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wemes families living in New York. This was about 54% of all the recorded Wemes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wemes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wemes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wemes ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Wemes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wemes 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Wemes. 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 76 military records available for the last name Wemes. For the veterans among your Wemes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wemes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wemes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wemes in 1963 was 79, and 71 in 2004.

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