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Weiland Family History

Weiland Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wieland. Compare Wayland.

Jewish (from Austrian Galicia): from German weiland ‘formerly’ one of surnames randomly assigned by Austrian clerks.

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


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Where is the Weiland family from?

You can see how Weiland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weiland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weiland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 29 Weiland families living in London. This was about 76% of all the recorded Weiland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Weiland families in 1891.
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What did your Weiland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic House Maid was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Weiland. 100% of Weiland women worked as a Domestic House 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic House Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Weiland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weiland 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Weiland. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Weiland. For the veterans among your Weiland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weiland lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Weiland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Weiland in 1945 was 22, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weiland 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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