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Weies Family History

Weies 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: Weiss, Weis, Weins, Weier, Wees, Weihs, Weiers, Wies, Wei, Reis

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Where is the Weies family from?

You can see how Weies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weies family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Weies families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Weies families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Weies's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Weies families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weies 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 Weies ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weies. 22% of Weies men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

What Weies family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 522 census records available for the last name Weies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weies 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Weies. 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 37 military records available for the last name Weies. For the veterans among your Weies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weies lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1995, in the United States, Weies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Weies in 1983 was 93, and 82 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weies

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weies 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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