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Weinsheimer Family History

Weinsheimer 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: Weinheimer, Reinheimer, Gensheimer, Westheimer, Wertheimer

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Where is the Weinsheimer family from?

You can see how Weinsheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weinsheimer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weinsheimer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Weinsheimer families living in Illinois. This was about 35% of all the recorded Weinsheimer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Weinsheimer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weinsheimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weinsheimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weinsheimer. 30% of Weinsheimer men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Weinsheimer women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weinsheimer were Clerk and Secretary. .

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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
    30%
  • Labor
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weinsheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weinsheimer 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Weinsheimer. 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 417 military records available for the last name Weinsheimer. For the veterans among your Weinsheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weinsheimer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Weinsheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Weinsheimer in 1963 was 63, and 91 in 2004.

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