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Wejs Family History

Wejs 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: Weis, Wess, Wels, Wees, Wei, Reis, Wen, Lees, Wass, Ness

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Where is the Wejs family from?

You can see how Wejs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wejs family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wejs families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wejs's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wejs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wejs 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 14 census records available for the last name Wejs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wejs 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Wejs. 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 23 military records available for the last name Wejs. For the veterans among your Wejs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wejs lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Wejs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wejs in 1977 was 16, and 62 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wejs 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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