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Weece Family History

Weece 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: Weese, Leece, Meece, Weech, Neece, Weede, Reece, Bence, Reese, Cece

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Where is the Weece family from?

You can see how Weece families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weece family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Weece families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Weece families living in Tennessee. This was about 50% of all the recorded Weece's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Weece families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weece 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 Weece ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weece. 40% of Weece men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Weece women worked as a Housework.

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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
    40%
  • Mechanic
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Weece family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 492 census records available for the last name Weece. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weece 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Weece. 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 86 military records available for the last name Weece. For the veterans among your Weece ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weece lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Weece life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Weece in 1966 was 55, and 52 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weece

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weece 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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