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Weaster Family History

Weaster Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Easter, Wester, Webster, Feaster, Peaster, Heaster, Keaster, Teaster

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Where is the Weaster family from?

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

There are 198 census records available for the last name Weaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weaster 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Weaster. 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 20 military records available for the last name Weaster. For the veterans among your Weaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weaster lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1988, in the United States, Weaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Weaster in 1968 was 93, and 60 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weaster

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weaster ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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