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Weeser Family History

Weeser 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: Neeser, Weese, Weiser, Feeser, Welser, Wieser, Leeser, Weesner

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Where is the Weeser family from?

You can see how Weeser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weeser family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Weeser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Weeser families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Weeser's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Weeser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weeser 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 Weeser ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Weeser. 100% of Weeser men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Weeser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Weeser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weeser 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Weeser. 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 45 military records available for the last name Weeser. For the veterans among your Weeser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weeser lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Weeser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Weeser in 1970 was 53, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weeser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weeser 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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