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Weigleb Family History

Weigleb 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: Weigle, Weinreb, Wrigley, Wigley, Weible, Weisler, Wengler, Weiler

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Where is the Weigleb family from?

You can see how Weigleb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weigleb family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weigleb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Weigleb family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Weigleb's in USA. New York had the highest population of Weigleb families in 1880.
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What did your Weigleb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weigleb. 50% of Weigleb men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Engineer
    50%

What Weigleb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Weigleb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weigleb 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Weigleb. 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 21 military records available for the last name Weigleb. For the veterans among your Weigleb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weigleb lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Weigleb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Weigleb in 1968 was 56, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weigleb 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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