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Weimmer Family History

Weimmer 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: Wimmer, Weimer, Wemmer, Limmer, Weisser, Trimmer, Krimmer, Widmer

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Where is the Weimmer family from?

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

What did your Weimmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Knitting Dopping were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weimmer. 100% of Weimmer men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Weimmer women worked as a Knitting Dopping. .

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Knitting Dopping
    100%
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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Weimmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weimmer 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Weimmer. 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 33 military records available for the last name Weimmer. For the veterans among your Weimmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weimmer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Weimmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Weimmer in 1968 was 31, and 50 in 2004.

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