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Weightman Family History

Weightman Surname Meaning

English (northern): variant of Wightman.

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


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Where is the Weightman family from?

You can see how Weightman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weightman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weightman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 237 Weightman families living in Northumberland. This was about 21% of all the recorded Weightman's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Weightman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weightman 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 Weightman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Weightman. 15% of Weightman men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Weightman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weightman were Police Constable and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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

  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Police Constable
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    2%

What Weightman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Weightman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weightman 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Weightman. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Weightman. For the veterans among your Weightman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weightman lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Weightman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Weightman in 1948 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weightman 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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