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Weigant Family History

Weigant 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, Sweigart, Weinand, Winant, Weikart, Weiland

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Where is the Weigant family from?

You can see how Weigant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weigant family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Weigant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Weigant family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Weigant's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Weigant families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weigant 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 Weigant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weigant. 22% of Weigant men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Weigant women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weigant were Plumber and Housekeeper.

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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
    22%
  • Machinist
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Plumber
    22%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    45%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

What Weigant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weigant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weigant 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Weigant. 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 265 military records available for the last name Weigant. For the veterans among your Weigant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weigant lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Weigant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Weigant in 1962 was 53, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weigant 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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