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Weeres Family History

Weeres 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: Weers, Weerts, Weekes, Terres, Serres, Peres, Wheeles, Beers, Wehrer

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Where is the Weeres family from?

You can see how Weeres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weeres family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Weeres families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Weeres's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Weeres families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weeres 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 Weeres ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Weeres. 100% of Weeres 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 Weeres family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Weeres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weeres 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Weeres. 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 16 military records available for the last name Weeres. For the veterans among your Weeres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weeres lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Weeres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Weeres in 1968 was 69, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weeres

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weeres 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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