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Weigum Family History

Weigum Surname Meaning

German: variant of Weikum.

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


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Where is the Weigum family from?

You can see how Weigum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weigum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Weigum families living in North Dakota. This was about 44% of all the recorded Weigum's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Weigum families in 1920.
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What did your Weigum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weigum. 66% of Weigum men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Weigum women worked as a Maid.

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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
    66%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Weigum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weigum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weigum 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Weigum. 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 98 military records available for the last name Weigum. For the veterans among your Weigum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weigum lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Weigum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Weigum in 1960 was 59, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weigum 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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