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Weighand Family History

Weighand 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: Weigand, Teigland, Meighan, Weinland, Weinand, Weiland, Wigand

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Where is the Weighand family from?

You can see how Weighand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weighand family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weighand families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 10 Weighand families living in Midlothian. This was about 91% of all the recorded Weighand's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Weighand families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weighand 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 128 census records available for the last name Weighand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weighand 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Weighand. 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 24 military records available for the last name Weighand. For the veterans among your Weighand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weighand lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weighand 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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