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Weisdorf Family History

Weisdorf 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: Reisdorf, Weiskopf, Wendorf, Walsdorf, Kasdorf, Weisser, Weider

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Where is the Weisdorf family from?

You can see how Weisdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weisdorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weisdorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Weisdorf family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Weisdorf's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Weisdorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weisdorf 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 Weisdorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Manufacturer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Weisdorf. 100% of Weisdorf men worked as a Manufacturer.

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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 1921

  • Manufacturer
    100%

What Weisdorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Weisdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weisdorf 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 Weisdorf. 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 9 military records available for the last name Weisdorf. For the veterans among your Weisdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weisdorf lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Weisdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Weisdorf in 1983 was 96, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weisdorf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weisdorf 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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