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Weihman Family History

Weihman 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: Weitman, Weichman, Wehman, Weinman, Weisman, Weidman, Weigman, Weiman

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Where is the Weihman family from?

You can see how Weihman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weihman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weihman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Weihman families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Weihman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Weihman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weihman 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 Weihman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weihman. 100% of Weihman men worked as a Foreman.

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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

  • Foreman
    100%

What Weihman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Weihman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weihman 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Weihman. 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 171 military records available for the last name Weihman. For the veterans among your Weihman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weihman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Weihman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Weihman in 1966 was 77, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weihman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weihman 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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