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Weirather Family History

Weirather 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: Werther, Wrather, Feather, Rather, Weathers, Weiher, Heather, Leather

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Where is the Weirather family from?

You can see how Weirather families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weirather family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weirather families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Weirather families living in Illinois. This was about 65% of all the recorded Weirather's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Weirather families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weirather 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 Weirather ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weirather. 50% of Weirather men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Weirather women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Mounter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Weirather family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 564 census records available for the last name Weirather. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weirather 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Weirather. 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 190 military records available for the last name Weirather. For the veterans among your Weirather ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weirather lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Weirather life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Weirather in 1967 was 73, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weirather 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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