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Weigle Family History

Weigle Surname Meaning

German: variant of Weigel and in North America (also) an altered form of this or of its variant Weigl.

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


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Where is the Weigle family from?

You can see how Weigle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weigle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weigle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Weigle families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Weigle's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Weigle families in 1891.
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What did your Weigle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weigle. 22% of Weigle men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Weigle women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weigle were Truck Driver 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Housework
    8%
  • Housewife
    6%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Weigle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weigle 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 Weigle. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Weigle. For the veterans among your Weigle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weigle lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Weigle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Weigle in 1953 was 42, and 73 in 2004.

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