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Weigartz Family History

Weigartz 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: Weingartz, Sweigart, Weikart, Weingart, Weigert, Weingarten, Weitz

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Where is the Weigartz family from?

You can see how Weigartz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weigartz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Weigartz family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Weigartz's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Weigartz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weigartz 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 Weigartz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Lineman
    100%

What Weigartz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Weigartz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weigartz 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Weigartz. 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 Weigartz. For the veterans among your Weigartz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weigartz lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Weigartz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Weigartz in 1972 was 65, and 88 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weigartz 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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