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Early Origins of the Wiemken family

The surname Wiemken was first found in Rostock, where the branch of the family Wichmer was recorded as early as 1266. As the family became more numerous, members migrated to different areas throughout Europe. In 1325, a branch of the name Wymekonis was recorded in Luebeck. In 1408 another branch was established in the Dutch region of Friesland.

Early History of the Wiemken family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wiemken research. Another 52 words (4 lines of text) covering the year 1511 is included under the topic Early Wiemken History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Wiemken Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Wiemer, Wiemers, Wiemar, Wiemken, Wichmer, Wickmer, Wykmer, Wymer, Weimer, Weimers and many more.

Early Notables of the Wiemken family

  • Edo Wiemken, a leader in Jever in 1511

Migration of the Wiemken family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Carl Wiemer, aged 28; who settled in North America in 1776; H. Wiemer, who settled in Iowa in 1853; and Christian Wiemer, aged 54; Angeline Wiemer, aged 45.



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