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Weigers Family History

Weigers 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: Weiers, Weigert, Weiger, Seiger, Stigers, Weider, Zeiger, Weiner

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Where is the Weigers family from?

You can see how Weigers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weigers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weigers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Weigers families living in Missouri. This was about 47% of all the recorded Weigers's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Weigers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weigers 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 Weigers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weigers. 50% of Weigers men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%

What Weigers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Weigers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weigers 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Weigers. 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 92 military records available for the last name Weigers. For the veterans among your Weigers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weigers lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1991, in the United States, Weigers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Weigers in 1970 was 88, and 94 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weigers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weigers 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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