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Weigl Family History

Weigl Surname Meaning

South German (Bavaria and Austria): variant of Weigel.

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


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You can see how Weigl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weigl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Weigl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Weigl families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Weigl's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Weigl families in 1891.
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What did your Weigl ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Weigl. 100% of Weigl 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Weigl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weigl 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 875 immigration records available for the last name Weigl. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Weigl. For the veterans among your Weigl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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