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Weffenstedt Family History

Weffenstedt 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: Wallerstedt, Nienstedt, Eisenstadt, Helfenstein, Bockenstedt, Fenster

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Where is the Weffenstedt family from?

You can see how Weffenstedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weffenstedt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Weffenstedt families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Weffenstedt's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Weffenstedt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weffenstedt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Weffenstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weffenstedt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Weffenstedt. 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 6 military records available for the last name Weffenstedt. For the veterans among your Weffenstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weffenstedt lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1997, in the United States, Weffenstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Weffenstedt in 1957 was 57, and 85 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weffenstedt 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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