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Weichert Family History

Weichert Surname Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements wīg ‘battle fight’ + hard ‘hardy strong’.

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


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Where is the Weichert family from?

You can see how Weichert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weichert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Weichert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Weichert families living in Glamorgan. This was about 62% of all the recorded Weichert's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Weichert families in 1891.
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What did your Weichert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weichert. 37% of Weichert men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Weichert women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weichert were Mechanic 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
    37%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Weichert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weichert 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 835 immigration records available for the last name Weichert. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Weichert. For the veterans among your Weichert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weichert lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Weichert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Weichert in 1940 was 53, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weichert 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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