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Weissmuller Family History

Weissmuller 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: Weismiller, Weissler, Rissmiller, Weisser, Rossmiller, Heinmiller

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Where is the Weissmuller family from?

You can see how Weissmuller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weissmuller family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Weissmuller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Weissmuller families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Weissmuller's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Weissmuller families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weissmuller 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 Weissmuller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weissmuller. 50% of Weissmuller men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Barber
    50%

What Weissmuller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Weissmuller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weissmuller 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Weissmuller. 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 245 military records available for the last name Weissmuller. For the veterans among your Weissmuller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weissmuller lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Weissmuller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Weissmuller in 1966 was 85, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weissmuller

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weissmuller 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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