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Weeman Family History

Weeman Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of German Wiemann.

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


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Where is the Weeman family from?

You can see how Weeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weeman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weeman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Weeman families living in Essex. This was about 60% of all the recorded Weeman's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Weeman families in 1891.
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What did your Weeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weeman. 22% of Weeman men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Weeman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weeman were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Weeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weeman 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Weeman. 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 553 military records available for the last name Weeman. For the veterans among your Weeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weeman lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Weeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Weeman in 1940 was 43, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weeman 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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