This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Weisskopf family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Weisskopf Family History

Weisskopf 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: Weiskopf, Grosskopf, Wittkopf, Weiss, Weisser, Weisbrod, Weinstock

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Weisskopf family from?

You can see how Weisskopf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weisskopf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weisskopf families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Weisskopf families living in New York. This was about 39% of all the recorded Weisskopf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Weisskopf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weisskopf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Weisskopf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weisskopf. 54% of Weisskopf men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Weisskopf women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weisskopf were Farmer and Housewife.

View Census Data for Weisskopf | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    54%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Weisskopf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 657 census records available for the last name Weisskopf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weisskopf census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Weisskopf

Passenger Lists

There are 740 immigration records available for the last name Weisskopf. 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.

View all Weisskopf immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 771 military records available for the last name Weisskopf. For the veterans among your Weisskopf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Weisskopf military records

You've only scratched the surface of Weisskopf family history

Discover More

What is the average Weisskopf lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Weisskopf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Weisskopf in 1957 was 49, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weisskopf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weisskopf 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Weisskopf family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial