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Wiesemeyer Family History

Wiesemeyer 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: Wedemeyer, Wiedmeyer, Westmeyer, Wiedemeier, Krietemeyer, Linsenmeyer

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Where is the Wiesemeyer family from?

You can see how Wiesemeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiesemeyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wiesemeyer families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wiesemeyer's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Wiesemeyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiesemeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wiesemeyer ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Wiesemeyer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Wiesemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiesemeyer 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Wiesemeyer. 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 30 military records available for the last name Wiesemeyer. For the veterans among your Wiesemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiesemeyer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Wiesemeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wiesemeyer in 1967 was 78, and 79 in 2003.

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