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Weigt Family History

Weigt Surname Meaning

German: shortened form of Weigand (see Wiegand).

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


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Where is the Weigt family from?

You can see how Weigt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weigt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Weigt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Weigt families living in Staffordshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Weigt's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Weigt families in 1891.
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What did your Weigt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weigt. 50% of Weigt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Weigt women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Weigt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 684 census records available for the last name Weigt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weigt 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Weigt. 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 707 military records available for the last name Weigt. For the veterans among your Weigt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weigt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Weigt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Weigt in 1962 was 76, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weigt 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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