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Weismann Family History

Weismann Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname from Middle High German wīs(e) ‘wise clever experienced’ + man ‘man’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Weismann family from?

You can see how Weismann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weismann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Weismann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Weismann families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Weismann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Weismann families in 1891.
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What did your Weismann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weismann. 28% of Weismann men worked as a Salesman and 72% of Weismann women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weismann were Farm Laborer and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    72%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%

What Weismann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Weismann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weismann 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Weismann. 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 773 military records available for the last name Weismann. For the veterans among your Weismann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weismann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Weismann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Weismann in 1963 was 76, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weismann 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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