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Weigs Family History

Weigs 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: Weiss, Weis, Weins, Weigt, Weigl, Weihs, Meigs, Weig, Wei, Reis

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Where is the Weigs family from?

You can see how Weigs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weigs family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Weigs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Weigs families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Weigs's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Weigs families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weigs 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 91 census records available for the last name Weigs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weigs 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Weigs. 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 29 military records available for the last name Weigs. For the veterans among your Weigs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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