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Weigott Family History

Weigott 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: Hergott, Weigold, Pigott, Weigt, Weigert, Wescott, Weight, Weigelt

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Where is the Weigott family from?

You can see how Weigott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weigott family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Weigott family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Weigott's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Weigott families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weigott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Weigott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weigott 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Weigott. 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 9 military records available for the last name Weigott. For the veterans among your Weigott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weigott lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Weigott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Weigott in 1981 was 69, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weigott 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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