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Weigan Family History

Weigan 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: Weigman, Weigand, Weiman, Wein, Leiman, Wogan, Degan, Megan, Bergan

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Where is the Weigan family from?

You can see how Weigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weigan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Weigan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Weigan families living in New York. This was about 53% of all the recorded Weigan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Weigan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weigan 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 Weigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weigan. 50% of Weigan men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Weigan women worked as a Domestic.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    100%

What Weigan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 701 census records available for the last name Weigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weigan 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Weigan. 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 Weigan. For the veterans among your Weigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weigan lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Weigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Weigan in 1987 was 64, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weigan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weigan 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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