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Weihert Family History

Weihert 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: Weiher, Weipert, Weichert, Weinert, Weikert, Weigert, Weilert

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Where is the Weihert family from?

You can see how Weihert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weihert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Weihert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Weihert families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Weihert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Weihert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weihert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Weihert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Factory Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weihert. 50% of Weihert men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Weihert women worked as a Factory 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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Factory Worker
    100%

What Weihert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 562 census records available for the last name Weihert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weihert 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Weihert. 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 79 military records available for the last name Weihert. For the veterans among your Weihert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weihert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Weihert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Weihert in 1963 was 70, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weihert 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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