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Weighell Family History

Weighell Surname Meaning

Probably from Wighill (WR Yorks) which is recorded as Wikale in 1219, Wighale in the 14th century, Wighell in 1490, and Wighill in 1538.

The place-name derives from Old English wīc ‘dwelling specialized farm’ + halh ‘nook corner of land’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Weighell family from?

You can see how Weighell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weighell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Weighell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 167 Weighell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Weighell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Weighell families in 1891.
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What did your Weighell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Weighell. 40% of Weighell men worked as a Farmer and 79% of Weighell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weighell were Dental Surgeon and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    40%
  • General Labourer
    18%
  • Gardener
    11%
  • Dental Surgeon
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Teacher
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Passenger Lists

There are 211 immigration records available for the last name Weighell. 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 186 military records available for the last name Weighell. For the veterans among your Weighell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weighell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Weighell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Weighell in 1967 was 83, and 90 in 2003.

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