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Weever Family History

Weever 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: Weaver, Wever, Reever, Seever, Beever, Keever, Leever, Weeber, Weeder

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Where is the Weever family from?

You can see how Weever families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weever family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Weever families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Weever families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Weever's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Weever families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weever 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 Weever ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Weever. 100% of Weever men worked as an Agricultural Labourer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Agricultural Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Weever. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weever 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Weever. 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 481 military records available for the last name Weever. For the veterans among your Weever ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weever lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Weever life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Weever in 1958 was 49, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weever

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weever 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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