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Weald Family History

Weald Surname Meaning

see Would.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Weald family from?

You can see how Weald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weald family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Weald families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Weald families living in Essex. This was about 55% of all the recorded Weald's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Weald families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Weald ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Weald. 89% of Weald women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weald 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Weald. 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 54 military records available for the last name Weald. For the veterans among your Weald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weald lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weald

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