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Weissing Family History

Weissing 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: Wissing, Reissig, Leising, Wessling, Weissinger, Messing, Reising

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Where is the Weissing family from?

You can see how Weissing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weissing family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weissing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Weissing families living in Texas. This was about 60% of all the recorded Weissing's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Weissing families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weissing 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 Weissing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weissing. 100% of Weissing men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Weissing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weissing 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Weissing. 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 Weissing. For the veterans among your Weissing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weissing lifespan?

Between 1949 and 1997, in the United States, Weissing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Weissing in 1949 was 46, and 72 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weissing

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weissing 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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