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Weitcomb Family History

Weitcomb 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: Whitcomb, Titcomb, Whitcombe, Welcome, Newcomb, Westcott, Liscomb

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Where is the Weitcomb family from?

You can see how Weitcomb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weitcomb family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Weitcomb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Weitcomb family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Weitcomb's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Weitcomb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weitcomb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Weitcomb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weitcomb 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Weitcomb. 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 5 military records available for the last name Weitcomb. For the veterans among your Weitcomb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weitcomb lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1994, in the United States, Weitcomb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Weitcomb in 1977 was 68, and 82 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weitcomb 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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