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Weidman Family History

Weidman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Weidmann 1 ‘huntsman’. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Weidmann

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


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Where is the Weidman family from?

You can see how Weidman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weidman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Weidman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Weidman families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Weidman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Weidman families in 1891.
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What did your Weidman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Weidman. 100% of Weidman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Weidman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weidman 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Weidman. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Weidman. For the veterans among your Weidman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weidman lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Weidman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Weidman in 1940 was 53, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weidman 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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