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Weiseth Family History

Weiseth 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: Helseth, Weith, Nesseth, Weisel, Weiser, Weise, Weist, Zeiset

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Where is the Weiseth family from?

You can see how Weiseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weiseth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Weiseth families living in South Dakota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Weiseth's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Weiseth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weiseth 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 Weiseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weiseth. 100% of Weiseth men worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Cook
    100%

What Weiseth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Weiseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weiseth 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Weiseth. 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 9 military records available for the last name Weiseth. For the veterans among your Weiseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weiseth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Weiseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Weiseth in 1963 was 88, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weiseth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weiseth 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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