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Weissman Family History

Weissman 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: Reissman, Weismann, Weissmann, Weinman, Wissman, Weisman, Reisman

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Where is the Weissman family from?

You can see how Weissman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weissman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weissman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Weissman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Weissman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Weissman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weissman 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 Weissman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Weissman. 50% of Weissman women worked as a Private Means.

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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

  • Private Means
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Weissman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weissman 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Weissman. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Weissman. For the veterans among your Weissman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weissman lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Weissman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Weissman in 1941 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weissman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weissman 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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