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Weisbrook Family History

Weisbrook 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: Weisbrod, Westbrook, Weisbrodt, Weisbrot, Benbrook, Seabrook

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Where is the Weisbrook family from?

You can see how Weisbrook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weisbrook family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weisbrook families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Weisbrook families living in Illinois. This was about 52% of all the recorded Weisbrook's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Weisbrook families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weisbrook 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 Weisbrook ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weisbrook. 34% of Weisbrook men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Weisbrook family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Weisbrook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weisbrook 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Weisbrook. 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 23 military records available for the last name Weisbrook. For the veterans among your Weisbrook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weisbrook lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Weisbrook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Weisbrook in 1973 was 73, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weisbrook 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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