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Weeland Family History

Weeland 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: Wieland, Neeland, Weiland, Weyland, Wheeland, Newland, Berland

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Where is the Weeland family from?

You can see how Weeland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weeland family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Weeland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Weeland family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Weeland's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Weeland families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weeland 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 Weeland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Weeland. 100% of Weeland 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
    100%

What Weeland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Weeland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weeland 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Weeland. 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 82 military records available for the last name Weeland. For the veterans among your Weeland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weeland lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Weeland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Weeland in 1962 was 80, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weeland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weeland 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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