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Weidaw Family History

Weidaw 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: Weida, Weide, Weider, Weiden, Woida, Weeda, Weimar, Weidel, Weidig

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Where is the Weidaw family from?

You can see how Weidaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weidaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Weidaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Weidaw families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Weidaw's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Weidaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weidaw 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 Weidaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weidaw. 67% of Weidaw men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Weidaw women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Weidaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 615 census records available for the last name Weidaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weidaw 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Weidaw. 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 199 military records available for the last name Weidaw. For the veterans among your Weidaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weidaw lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Weidaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Weidaw in 1962 was 84, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weidaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weidaw 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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