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Wiemerslage Family History

Wiemerslage 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: Eveslage, Riemersma, Wiemers, Niemela, Kimmerle, Timberlake, Wiebers

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Where is the Wiemerslage family from?

You can see how Wiemerslage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiemerslage family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiemerslage families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 39 Wiemerslage families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiemerslage's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wiemerslage families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiemerslage surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wiemerslage ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiemerslage. 28% of Wiemerslage men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wiemerslage women worked as a Farm 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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Watchman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 869 census records available for the last name Wiemerslage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiemerslage 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Wiemerslage. 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 79 military records available for the last name Wiemerslage. For the veterans among your Wiemerslage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiemerslage lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wiemerslage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wiemerslage in 1965 was 71, and 82 in 2004.

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