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Weibe Family History

Weibe 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: Weide, Weible, Weihe, Weibel, Weise, Wei, White, Leib, Webb, Leite

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Where is the Weibe family from?

You can see how Weibe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weibe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Weibe families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 54 Weibe families living in Manitoba. This was about 61% of all the recorded Weibe's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Weibe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weibe 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 Weibe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weibe. 50% of Weibe men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Weibe women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weibe were Farm Laborer and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Lithographer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

What Weibe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Weibe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weibe 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Weibe. 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 295 military records available for the last name Weibe. For the veterans among your Weibe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weibe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Weibe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Weibe in 1962 was 85, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weibe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weibe 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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