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Weigher Family History

Weigher 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: Keigher, Weiher, Weiger, Eigner, Seiger, Keicher, Weisser, Eicher

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Where is the Weigher family from?

You can see how Weigher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weigher family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Weigher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Weigher family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Weigher's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Weigher families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weigher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Weigher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weigher 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Weigher. 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 7 military records available for the last name Weigher. For the veterans among your Weigher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weigher lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1991, in the United States, Weigher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Weigher in 1984 was 73, and 81 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weigher 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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