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Weiant Family History

Weiant 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: Wiant, Weyant, Weiand, Weant, Wein, Levant, Want, Wint, Wyant, Briant

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Where is the Weiant family from?

You can see how Weiant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weiant family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Weiant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Weiant families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Weiant's in USA. New York had the highest population of Weiant families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weiant 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 Weiant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weiant. 78% of Weiant men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    78%
  • Salesman
    23%

What Weiant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weiant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weiant 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Weiant. 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 204 military records available for the last name Weiant. For the veterans among your Weiant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weiant lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Weiant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Weiant in 1966 was 89, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weiant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weiant 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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