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Weither Family History

Weither 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: Weiher, Werther, Seither, Reither, Esther, Weith, Feather, Witcher

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Where is the Weither family from?

You can see how Weither families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weither family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Weither families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 7 Weither families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Weither's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Weither families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weither surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Weither. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weither 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Weither. 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 22 military records available for the last name Weither. For the veterans among your Weither ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weither lifespan?

Average Weither life expectancy in 1998 was 43 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weither 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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