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Weishar Family History

Weishar 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: Weishaar, Weisser, Wishart, Deisher, Weiher, Leisher, Weisler

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Where is the Weishar family from?

You can see how Weishar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weishar family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Weishar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Weishar family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Weishar's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Weishar families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weishar 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 Weishar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weishar. 54% of Weishar men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Weishar women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weishar were Farm Helper and Lodginghouse Keeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Helper
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Saleslady
    29%
  • Lodginghouse Keeper
    29%

What Weishar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weishar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weishar 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Weishar. 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 314 military records available for the last name Weishar. For the veterans among your Weishar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weishar lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Weishar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Weishar in 1955 was 48, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weishar 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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