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Weisjohn Family History

Weisjohn 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: Weishuhn, Whiston, Dejohn, Weston, Weismann, Wriston, Weiskopf

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Where is the Weisjohn family from?

You can see how Weisjohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weisjohn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weisjohn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Weisjohn families living in Wisconsin. This was about 62% of all the recorded Weisjohn's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Weisjohn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weisjohn 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 Weisjohn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weisjohn. 100% of Weisjohn 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%

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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Weisjohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weisjohn 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 Weisjohn. 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 Weisjohn. For the veterans among your Weisjohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weisjohn lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Weisjohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Weisjohn in 1968 was 80, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weisjohn 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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