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Weissert Family History

Weissert Name Meaning

German: variant of Weisser .

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


Similar surnames: Weisser, Weisert, Weiser, Weickert, Reisert, Weikert, Weilert

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Where is the Weissert family from?

You can see how Weissert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weissert family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Weissert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Weissert family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Weissert's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Weissert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weissert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weissert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weissert. 29% of Weissert men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Weissert women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weissert were New Worker and Typist. .

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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
    29%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • New Worker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Typist
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weissert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weissert 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 408 immigration records available for the last name Weissert. 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 605 military records available for the last name Weissert. For the veterans among your Weissert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weissert lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Weissert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Weissert in 1961 was 65, and 78 in 2004.

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