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Weah Family History

Weah Surname Meaning

West African (Liberia): from a male personal name found among the Kru people of unexplained etymology.

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


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Where is the Weah family from?

You can see how Weah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weah family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Weah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Weah families living in Missouri. This was about 83% of all the recorded Weah's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Weah families in 1880.
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What did your Weah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weah. 60% of Weah men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Farm Operator
    40%

What Weah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Weah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weah 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Weah. 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 10 military records available for the last name Weah. For the veterans among your Weah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weah lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1996, in the United States, Weah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Weah in 1982 was 78, and 50 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weah 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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