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Weaving Family History

Weaving Surname Meaning

English (Gloucestershire): most probably a habitational name from Weavern Farm in Biddeston (Wiltshire). This was originally Weaver Farm named for a local stream (nothing to do with weaving).

It was probably changed due to the prevalence of weaving as the main local industry of the Cotswolds.

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


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Where is the Weaving family from?

You can see how Weaving families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weaving family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Weaving families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 75 Weaving families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Weaving's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Weaving families in 1891.
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What did your Weaving ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Weaving. 16% of Weaving men worked as a Gardener and 82% of Weaving women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weaving were Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    16%
  • Cowman
    16%
  • Builders Labourer
    16%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Weaving. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weaving 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 468 immigration records available for the last name Weaving. 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 897 military records available for the last name Weaving. For the veterans among your Weaving ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weaving lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Weaving life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Weaving in 1966 was 83, and 71 in 2004.

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