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Weiglein Family History

Weiglein 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: Heinlein, Weigle, Werlein, Wiggin, Wrigley, Weldin, Wigley, Weinstein

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Where is the Weiglein family from?

You can see how Weiglein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weiglein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weiglein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Weiglein families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Weiglein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Weiglein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weiglein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Weiglein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weiglein. 40% of Weiglein 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
    40%
  • Farm Hand
    20%
  • Bus Operator
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

What Weiglein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 731 census records available for the last name Weiglein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weiglein 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Weiglein. 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 540 military records available for the last name Weiglein. For the veterans among your Weiglein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weiglein lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Weiglein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Weiglein in 1964 was 71, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weiglein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weiglein 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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