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Weeger Family History

Weeger 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: Seeger, Wieger, Wenger, Weger, Weiger, Weeber, Weeder, Weeter, Berger

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Where is the Weeger family from?

You can see how Weeger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weeger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Weeger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Weeger families living in Ohio. This was about 38% of all the recorded Weeger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Weeger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weeger 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 Weeger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Weeger. 100% of Weeger men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Weeger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Weeger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weeger 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Weeger. 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 311 military records available for the last name Weeger. For the veterans among your Weeger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weeger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Weeger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Weeger in 1966 was 76, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weeger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weeger 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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