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Weida Family History

Weida Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of the places so named for example in Saxony or Thuringia (see Weide).

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


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Where is the Weida family from?

You can see how Weida families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weida family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Weida families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Weida families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Weida's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Weida families in 1911.
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What did your Weida ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weida. 30% of Weida men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Weida women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weida were Farmer and Bookkeeper.

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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
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Weida. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weida 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Weida. 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 615 military records available for the last name Weida. For the veterans among your Weida ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weida lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Weida life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Weida in 1960 was 58, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weida 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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