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Weilep Family History

Weilep 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: Weiler, Weller, Wiles, Weide, Weider, Wesley, Weil, Welle, Weible

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Where is the Weilep family from?

You can see how Weilep families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weilep family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weilep families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Weilep families living in Wisconsin. This was about 60% of all the recorded Weilep's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Weilep families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weilep 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 Weilep ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Weilep family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Weilep. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weilep 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Weilep. 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 45 military records available for the last name Weilep. For the veterans among your Weilep ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weilep lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Weilep life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Weilep in 1966 was 81, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weilep

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weilep 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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