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 Weiseman family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Weiseman Family History

Weiseman 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: Wiseman, Weissman, Eiseman, Weisman, Weideman, Weseman, Wesselman

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

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Weiseman family from?

You can see how Weiseman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weiseman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weiseman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Weiseman family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Weiseman's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Weiseman families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weiseman 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 Weiseman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weiseman. 36% of Weiseman men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Weiseman women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weiseman were Farmer and Waitress.

View Census Data for Weiseman | 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
    36%
  • Furrier
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%

What Weiseman family records will you find?

Census Records

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

Search UK census records for Weiseman

Passenger Lists

There are 197 immigration records available for the last name Weiseman. 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 Weiseman immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 151 military records available for the last name Weiseman. For the veterans among your Weiseman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Weiseman military records

You've only scratched the surface of Weiseman family history

Discover More

What is the average Weiseman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Weiseman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Weiseman in 1962 was 72, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weiseman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weiseman 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 Weiseman family tree

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