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Weihs Family History

Weihs Surname Meaning

German: variant of Weiss.

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


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Where is the Weihs family from?

You can see how Weihs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weihs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Weihs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Weihs families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Weihs's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Weihs families in 1891.
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What did your Weihs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Weihs. 100% of Weihs men worked as a Domestic and 67% of Weihs women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Domestic
    34%

What Weihs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weihs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weihs 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 613 immigration records available for the last name Weihs. 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 812 military records available for the last name Weihs. For the veterans among your Weihs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weihs lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Weihs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Weihs in 1952 was 47, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weihs 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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