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Weisback Family History

Weisback 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: Weisbach, Weisbeck, Weisbrod, Weinstock, Railsback, Feeback, Lebsack

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Where is the Weisback family from?

You can see how Weisback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weisback family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weisback families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Weisback families living in Colorado. This was about 30% of all the recorded Weisback's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Weisback families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weisback 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 Weisback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weisback. 43% of Weisback men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    43%
  • Watchman
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Weisback family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 388 census records available for the last name Weisback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weisback 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Weisback. 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 93 military records available for the last name Weisback. For the veterans among your Weisback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weisback lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Weisback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Weisback in 1976 was 83, and 70 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weisback

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weisback 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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