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Weema Family History

Weema 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: Weeda, Weems, Weeman, Beeman, Week, Wedman, Weese, Wenman, Weeks

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Where is the Weema family from?

You can see how Weema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weema family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Weema family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Weema's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Weema families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weema 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 Weema ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, General Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weema. 100% of Weema men worked as a General 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 1940

  • General Farmer
    100%

What Weema family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Weema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weema 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Weema. 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 9 military records available for the last name Weema. For the veterans among your Weema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weema lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Weema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Weema in 1980 was 82, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weema

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weema 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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