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Weeter Family History

Weeter Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Witter or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

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


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Where is the Weeter family from?

You can see how Weeter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weeter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weeter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Weeter families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Weeter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Weeter families in 1891.
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What did your Weeter ancestors do for a living?

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

What Weeter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Weeter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weeter 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Weeter. 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 332 military records available for the last name Weeter. For the veterans among your Weeter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weeter lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Weeter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Weeter in 1964 was 69, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weeter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weeter 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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