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Weygant Family History

Weygant 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: Wygant, Weyant, Weygandt, Weygand, Wyant, Weyman, Weyandt, Weyand

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Where is the Weygant family from?

You can see how Weygant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weygant family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Weygant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Weygant families living in New York. This was about 73% of all the recorded Weygant's in USA. New York had the highest population of Weygant families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weygant 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 Weygant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weygant. 34% of Weygant men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Weygant women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Machinist
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Weygant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weygant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weygant 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Weygant. 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 224 military records available for the last name Weygant. For the veterans among your Weygant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weygant lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Weygant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Weygant in 1965 was 54, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weygant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weygant 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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