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Weidert Family History

Weidert Surname Meaning

Variant of Weider.

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


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Where is the Weidert family from?

You can see how Weidert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weidert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Weidert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Weidert families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Weidert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Weidert families in 1891.
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What did your Weidert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weidert. 31% of Weidert men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Weidert women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    31%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Weidert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weidert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weidert 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Weidert. 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 470 military records available for the last name Weidert. For the veterans among your Weidert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weidert lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Weidert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Weidert in 1960 was 49, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weidert 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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