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Weff Family History

Weff 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: Neff, Reff, Zeff, Jeff, Leff, Seff, Wei, Wolf, Wen, Leaf

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Where is the Weff family from?

You can see how Weff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Weff families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Weff family living in Kent. This was about 33% of all the recorded Weff's in United Kingdom. Kent and 2 other counties had the highest population of Weff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weff 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 Weff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weff. 29% of Weff men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Weff women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weff were Salesman and Teacher.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Cook
    8%
  • Teacher
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Weff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weff 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Weff. 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 150 military records available for the last name Weff. For the veterans among your Weff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weff lifespan?

Average Weff life expectancy in 1995 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weff 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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