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Weems Family History

Weems Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Wemyss reflecting the usual pronunciation of that name.

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


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Where is the Weems family from?

You can see how Weems families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weems family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weems families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 26 Weems families living in Lancashire. This was about 79% of all the recorded Weems's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Weems families in 1891.
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What did your Weems ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Weems. 100% of Weems men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Weems 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Weems. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weems 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Weems. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Weems. For the veterans among your Weems ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weems lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Weems life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Weems in 1940 was 34, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weems 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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