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We Family History

We Surname Meaning

Chinese: variant of Wei.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the We family from?

You can see how We families moved over time by selecting different census years. The We family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most We families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 We family living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded We's in United Kingdom. London and 2 other counties had the highest population of We families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the We 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 We ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named We. 85% of We women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Domestic Servant
    16%

What We family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name We. Like a window into their day-to-day life, We 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name We. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name We. For the veterans among your We ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average We lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2001, in the United States, We life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for We in 1953 was 47, and 82 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for We

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your We 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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