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Weil Family History

Weil Name Meaning

South German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from any of various places so named in Baden Bavaria and Württemberg from Latin villa ‘country house estate’ (later used of a group of houses forming a settlement). This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine). Compare Wile

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


Similar surnames: Wein, Veil, Reil, Peil, Wei, Beil, Keil, Weill, Wege, Kell

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Where is the Weil family from?

You can see how Weil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weil family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 78 Weil families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Weil's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Weil families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weil ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Weil. 20% of Weil men worked as a Private Means and 61% of Weil women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weil were Teacher and Housekeeper. .

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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 1939

  • Private Means
    20%
  • Refugee
    20%
  • No Occupation
    15%
  • Teacher
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    61%
  • Private Means
    9%
  • Refugee
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
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Census Records

There are 50,000 census records available for the last name Weil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weil 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 25,000 immigration records available for the last name Weil. 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 36,000 military records available for the last name Weil. For the veterans among your Weil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weil lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Weil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Weil in 1944 was 47, and 83 in 2004.

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