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Weigold Family History

Weigold Surname Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of the elements wīg ‘battle fight’ + walt ‘ruler’.

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


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Where is the Weigold family from?

You can see how Weigold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weigold family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Weigold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Weigold families living in London. This was about 96% of all the recorded Weigold's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Weigold families in 1891.
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What did your Weigold ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hotel Chambermaid was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Weigold. 50% of Weigold women worked as a Hotel Chambermaid.

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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

  • Hotel Chambermaid
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Weigold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weigold 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 478 immigration records available for the last name Weigold. 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 722 military records available for the last name Weigold. For the veterans among your Weigold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weigold lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Weigold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Weigold in 1962 was 74, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weigold 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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