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Weirs Family History

Weirs Surname Meaning

see Wears.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Weirs family from?

You can see how Weirs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weirs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Weirs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 32 Weirs families living in Durham. This was about 40% of all the recorded Weirs's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Weirs families in 1891.
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What did your Weirs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Weirs. 100% of Weirs women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Weirs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weirs 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 489 immigration records available for the last name Weirs. 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 264 military records available for the last name Weirs. For the veterans among your Weirs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weirs lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Weirs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Weirs in 1959 was 52, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weirs 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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