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Weighton Family History

Weighton Surname Meaning

see Waiton.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Weighton family from?

You can see how Weighton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weighton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Weighton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Weighton families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Weighton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Weighton families in 1891.
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What did your Weighton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Weighton. 100% of Weighton men worked as a Gardener and 100% of Weighton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Weighton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 473 census records available for the last name Weighton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weighton 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Weighton. 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 67 military records available for the last name Weighton. For the veterans among your Weighton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weighton lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Weighton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Weighton in 1970 was 71, and 82 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weighton 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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