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Weiff Family History

Weiff 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: Reiff, Wei, Wein, Weith, Weir, Weiss, Griff, Neff, Reff, Stiff

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Where is the Weiff family from?

You can see how Weiff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weiff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weiff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Weiff families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Weiff's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Weiff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weiff 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 86 census records available for the last name Weiff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weiff 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Weiff. 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 3 military records available for the last name Weiff. For the veterans among your Weiff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weiff lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weiff 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weiff

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