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Weishew Family History

Weishew 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: Weisser, Deisher, Weiher, Leisher, Weisel, Weisler, Weisner, Weiser

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Where is the Weishew family from?

You can see how Weishew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weishew family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Weishew families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Weishew's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Weishew families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weishew 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 Weishew ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Weishew family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Weishew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weishew 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Weishew. 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 20 military records available for the last name Weishew. For the veterans among your Weishew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weishew lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Weishew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Weishew in 1973 was 67, and 57 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weishew

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weishew 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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