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Weifert Family History

Weifert 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: Weipert, Eifert, Neifert, Seifert, Weinert, Weikert, Weigert, Weilert

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Where is the Weifert family from?

You can see how Weifert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weifert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weifert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Weifert families living in New York. This was about 90% of all the recorded Weifert's in USA. New York had the highest population of Weifert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weifert 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 Weifert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weifert. 100% of Weifert men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Weifert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Weifert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weifert 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Weifert. 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 51 military records available for the last name Weifert. For the veterans among your Weifert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weifert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Weifert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Weifert in 1963 was 62, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weifert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weifert 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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