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Weavin Family History

Weavin 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: Beavin, Weavil, Heavin, Gavin, Savin, Lavin, Wein, Levin, Slavin

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Where is the Weavin family from?

You can see how Weavin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weavin family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Weavin families living in Herefordshire. This was about 68% of all the recorded Weavin's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Weavin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weavin 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 Weavin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Weavin. 74% of Weavin 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
    74%
  • Incapacitated
    14%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    14%

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Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Weavin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weavin 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Weavin. 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 15 military records available for the last name Weavin. For the veterans among your Weavin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weavin lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weavin 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weavin

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