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Weyand Name Meaning

German: variant of Weigand .

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


Similar surnames: Weyandt, Weyant, Wyand, Weiand, Wyant, Feland, Wyandt, Wand, Wayland

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Where is the Weyand family from?

You can see how Weyand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weyand family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Weyand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Weyand families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Weyand's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Weyand families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weyand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weyand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weyand. 20% of Weyand men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Weyand women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weyand were Machinist and Stenographer. .

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    18%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Weyand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weyand 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 921 immigration records available for the last name Weyand. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Weyand. For the veterans among your Weyand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weyand lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Weyand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Weyand in 1959 was 24, and 87 in 2004.

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