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Weiers Family History

Weiers Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Weier

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


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Where is the Weiers family from?

You can see how Weiers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weiers family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Weiers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Weiers families living in Wisconsin. This was about 35% of all the recorded Weiers's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Weiers families in 1880.
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What did your Weiers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weiers. 47% of Weiers men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Weiers women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weiers were Truck Driver and Servant.

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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
    47%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Assistant Manager
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Servant
    50%

What Weiers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weiers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weiers 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Weiers. 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 129 military records available for the last name Weiers. For the veterans among your Weiers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weiers lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Weiers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Weiers in 1963 was 80, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weiers 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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