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Weie Family History

Weie 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: Wei, Wein, Weir, Weide, Weil, Wege, Weis, Weit, Weihe, Weix

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Where is the Weie family from?

You can see how Weie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Weie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Weie family living in Sutherland. This was 100% of all the recorded Weie's in Scotland. Sutherland had the highest population of Weie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Weie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weie 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Weie. 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 22 military records available for the last name Weie. For the veterans among your Weie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weie lifespan?

Average Weie life expectancy in 1975 was 46 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weie 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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