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Weland Family History

Weland 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: Wieland, Eland, Deland, Ueland, Wiland, Meland, Feland, Weiland

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Where is the Weland family from?

You can see how Weland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Weland families living in Berkshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Weland's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Weland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weland 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 Weland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weland. 20% of Weland men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Weland women worked as an Inspector. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weland were Laborer and Harness Shop.

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Janitor
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Harness Shop
    34%

What Weland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Weland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weland 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Weland. 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 235 military records available for the last name Weland. For the veterans among your Weland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weland lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Weland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Weland in 1965 was 79, and 67 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weland 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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