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Weerts Family History

Weerts Name Meaning

Dutch and North German: patronymic from Weert an occupational name for a landlord or innkeeper Middle Dutch we(e)rt Middle Low German wert. German: topographic name from Middle High German wert ‘river island peninsula’.

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


Similar surnames: Weers, Wert, Beets, Peets, Sweers, Beers, Webert, Meer, Aerts, Meers

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Where is the Weerts family from?

You can see how Weerts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weerts family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Weerts families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Weerts family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Weerts's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Weerts families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weerts surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weerts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weerts. 53% of Weerts men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Weerts women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weerts were Carpenter and Maid. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weerts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weerts 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 411 immigration records available for the last name Weerts. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 288 military records available for the last name Weerts. For the veterans among your Weerts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weerts lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Weerts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Weerts in 1964 was 68, and 98 in 2004.

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