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Weyhing Family History

Weyhing 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: Welling, Werling, Wehling, Wehring, Heying, Wedding, Eyring, Werking

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Where is the Weyhing family from?

You can see how Weyhing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weyhing family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weyhing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Weyhing families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Weyhing's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Weyhing families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weyhing 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 Weyhing ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Weyhing family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Weyhing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weyhing 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Weyhing. 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 42 military records available for the last name Weyhing. For the veterans among your Weyhing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weyhing lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Weyhing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Weyhing in 1964 was 90, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weyhing 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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