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Weader Family History

Weader 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: Leader, Weaver, Weider, Meader, Werder, Reader, Wender, Weder, Seader

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Where is the Weader family from?

You can see how Weader families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weader family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Weader families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Weader families living in Shropshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Weader's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Weader families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weader 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 Weader ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weader. 38% of Weader men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Weader women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weader were Carpenter and Reeler.

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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
    38%
  • Operator
    30%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Manager
    23%
  • Reeler
    23%

What Weader family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 998 census records available for the last name Weader. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weader 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Weader. 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 143 military records available for the last name Weader. For the veterans among your Weader ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weader lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Weader life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Weader in 1963 was 70, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weader

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weader 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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