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Weismantel Family History

Weismantel Name Meaning

German: variant of Weissmantel from Middle High German wīz ‘white shining’ + mantel ‘cloak mantle’ applied as a nickname for someone who habitually wore a white cloak.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mantel, Weissmann, Weismiller, Weismann, Weingarten, Weisner, Reisman

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Where is the Weismantel family from?

You can see how Weismantel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weismantel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weismantel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Weismantel families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Weismantel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Weismantel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weismantel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weismantel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weismantel. 14% of Weismantel men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Weismantel women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weismantel were Proprietor 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
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Proprietor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Seamstress
    16%
  • Secretary
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Weismantel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weismantel 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Weismantel. 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 398 military records available for the last name Weismantel. For the veterans among your Weismantel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weismantel lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Weismantel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Weismantel in 1946 was 76, and 72 in 2004.

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