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Weers Family History

Weers Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: variant of Wiers.

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


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Where is the Weers family from?

You can see how Weers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Weers families living in Cornwall. This was about 18% of all the recorded Weers's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 3 other counties had the highest population of Weers families in 1891.
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What did your Weers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Weers. 100% of Weers 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Weers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weers 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 607 immigration records available for the last name Weers. 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 437 military records available for the last name Weers. For the veterans among your Weers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weers lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Weers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Weers in 1958 was 59, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weers 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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