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Weigland Family History

Weigland 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: Teigland, Weinland, Weiland, Weigand, Wieland, Heiland, England

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Where is the Weigland family from?

You can see how Weigland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weigland family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weigland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Weigland families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Weigland's in USA. New York had the highest population of Weigland families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Weigland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weigland 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Weigland. 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 10 military records available for the last name Weigland. For the veterans among your Weigland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weigland lifespan?

Average Weigland life expectancy in 2003 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weigland 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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