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Weiman Family History

Weiman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Weimann.

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


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Where is the Weiman family from?

You can see how Weiman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weiman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Weiman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Weiman families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Weiman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Weiman families in 1891.
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What did your Weiman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weiman. 14% of Weiman men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Weiman women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weiman were Clerk and New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    19%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • New Worker
    11%

What Weiman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Weiman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weiman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Weiman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Weiman. For the veterans among your Weiman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weiman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Weiman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Weiman in 1958 was 40, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weiman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weiman 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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