This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Weipert family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Weipert Family History

Weipert Surname Meaning

German: from the medieval personal name Wīgbert composed of the ancient Germanic elements wīg ‘battle fight’ + berht ‘bright’.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Weipert family from?

You can see how Weipert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weipert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weipert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Weipert families living in New York. This was about 20% of all the recorded Weipert's in USA. New York had the highest population of Weipert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weipert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Weipert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weipert. 23% of Weipert men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Weipert women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weipert were Salesman and Waitress.

View Census Data for Weipert | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%

What Weipert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weipert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weipert census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Weipert

Passenger Lists

There are 270 immigration records available for the last name Weipert. 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.

View all Weipert immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 468 military records available for the last name Weipert. For the veterans among your Weipert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Weipert military records

You've only scratched the surface of Weipert family history

Discover More

What is the average Weipert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Weipert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Weipert in 1963 was 69, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weipert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weipert 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Weipert family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial