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Weisse Family History

Weisse Surname Meaning

German: variant of Weiss.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Weisse family from?

You can see how Weisse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weisse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Weisse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Weisse families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Weisse's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Weisse families in 1891.
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What did your Weisse ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Weisse. 72% of Weisse women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Hairdresser
    29%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Weisse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weisse 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Weisse. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Weisse. For the veterans among your Weisse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weisse lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Weisse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Weisse in 1940 was 65, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weisse 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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