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Weissmann Family History

Weissmann Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for someone with white hair or a pale complexion from German weiss ‘white’ + Mann ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Weissmann family from?

You can see how Weissmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weissmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weissmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Weissmann families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Weissmann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Weissmann families in 1880.
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What did your Weissmann ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Housemaid
    50%
  • Domestic Servant
    50%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Weissmann lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Weissmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Weissmann in 1961 was 61, and 66 in 2004.

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