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Weirman Family History

Weirman 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: Werman, Weitman, Weinman, Weisman, Weidman, Weigman, Wehrman, Weiman

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Where is the Weirman family from?

You can see how Weirman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weirman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Weirman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Weirman families living in Surrey. This was about 57% of all the recorded Weirman's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Weirman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weirman 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 Weirman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weirman. 22% of Weirman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Weirman women worked as an Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Mechanic
    11%
  • Manager
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Weirman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weirman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weirman 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Weirman. 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 236 military records available for the last name Weirman. For the veterans among your Weirman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weirman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Weirman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Weirman in 1960 was 83, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weirman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weirman 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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