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Weiand Family History

Weiand Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wiegand. Compare Wiand.

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


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Where is the Weiand family from?

You can see how Weiand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weiand family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Weiand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Weiand families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Weiand's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Weiand families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weiand 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 Weiand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weiand. 37% of Weiand men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Weiand women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weiand were Mechanic and Housekeeper.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    43%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%

What Weiand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Weiand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weiand 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Weiand. 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 525 military records available for the last name Weiand. For the veterans among your Weiand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weiand lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Weiand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Weiand in 1952 was 32, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weiand 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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