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Weigert Family History

Weigert Surname Meaning

German: variant of Weichert.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Weigert family from?

You can see how Weigert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weigert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Weigert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 39 Weigert families living in New York. This was about 34% of all the recorded Weigert's in USA. New York had the highest population of Weigert families in 1880.
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What did your Weigert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Weigert. 100% of Weigert women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Weigert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weigert 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Weigert. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Weigert. For the veterans among your Weigert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weigert lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Weigert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Weigert in 1952 was 44, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weigert 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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