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Weaber Family History

Weaber Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Weber ‘weaver’.

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


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Where is the Weaber family from?

You can see how Weaber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weaber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weaber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Weaber families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Weaber's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Weaber families in 1891.
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What did your Weaber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weaber. 25% of Weaber men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Weaber women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weaber were Farmer and House Work.

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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
    25%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Housework
    15%
  • House Work
    15%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Weaber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weaber 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Weaber. 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 479 military records available for the last name Weaber. For the veterans among your Weaber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weaber lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Weaber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Weaber in 1945 was 34, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weaber 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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