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Weills Family History

Weills 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: Wells, Wills, Weill, Will, Neill, Weiss, Wiles, Mills, Well, Weil

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Where is the Weills family from?

You can see how Weills families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weills family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weills families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Weills families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Weills's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Weills families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weills. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weills 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Weills. 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 121 military records available for the last name Weills. For the veterans among your Weills ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weills lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Weills life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Weills in 1966 was 77, and 49 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weills 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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