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Weister Family History

Weister Surname Meaning

German: derivative of Weist.

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


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Where is the Weister family from?

You can see how Weister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weister family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weister families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Weister families living in London. This was about 58% of all the recorded Weister's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Weister families in 1891.
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What did your Weister ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Weister. 78% of Weister 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
    78%
  • Milk Round
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Weister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weister 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 404 immigration records available for the last name Weister. 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 481 military records available for the last name Weister. For the veterans among your Weister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weister lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Weister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Weister in 1963 was 46, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weister

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weister 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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