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Woempner Family History

Woempner 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: Kempner, Klempner, Hoeppner, Woerner, Woessner, Hoepner, Roemer

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Where is the Woempner family from?

You can see how Woempner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woempner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Woempner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Woempner family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Woempner's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Woempner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woempner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Woempner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woempner. 34% of Woempner men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Woempner women worked as a Housework. .

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Owner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 378 census records available for the last name Woempner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woempner 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Woempner. 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 99 military records available for the last name Woempner. For the veterans among your Woempner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woempner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Woempner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Woempner in 1963 was 74, and 60 in 2004.

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