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Weissinger Family History

Weissinger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from either of two places in Bavaria named Weissingen and Weisingen.

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


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Where is the Weissinger family from?

You can see how Weissinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weissinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Weissinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Weissinger family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Weissinger's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Weissinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weissinger 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 Weissinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weissinger. 25% of Weissinger men worked as a Farmer and 44% of Weissinger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weissinger were Manager and Teacher.

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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
    25%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    44%
  • Nurse
    19%
  • House Homework
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%

What Weissinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Weissinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weissinger 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 579 immigration records available for the last name Weissinger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Weissinger. For the veterans among your Weissinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weissinger lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Weissinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Weissinger in 1956 was 52, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weissinger 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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