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Weigands Family History

Weigands 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: Weigand, Weigandt, Weinand, Weiland, Wigand, Weygandt, Weygand

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Where is the Weigands family from?

You can see how Weigands families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weigands family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weigands families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Weigands families living in West Virginia. This was about 62% of all the recorded Weigands's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Weigands families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Weigands. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weigands 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Weigands. 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 5 military records available for the last name Weigands. For the veterans among your Weigands ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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