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Weison Family History

Weison 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: Eison, Wesson, Benson, Elson, Whiston, Wein, Nelson, Eisen, Weiss

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Where is the Weison family from?

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

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weison. 100% of Weison women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Weison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weison 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Weison. 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 19 military records available for the last name Weison. For the veterans among your Weison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weison lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Weison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Weison in 1969 was 95, and 96 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weison 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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