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Weigman Family History

Weigman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Weigmann: variant of Weichmann.

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


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Where is the Weigman family from?

You can see how Weigman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weigman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Weigman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Weigman families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Weigman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Weigman families in 1891.
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What did your Weigman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weigman. 13% of Weigman men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Weigman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weigman were Carpenter and New Worker.

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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
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    30%
  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Weigman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weigman 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Weigman. 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 372 military records available for the last name Weigman. For the veterans among your Weigman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weigman lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Weigman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Weigman in 1952 was 58, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weigman 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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