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Weiterman Family History

Weiterman 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: Westerman, Leiterman, Weinerman, Waterman, Weatherman, Letterman

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Where is the Weiterman family from?

You can see how Weiterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weiterman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Weiterman families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Weiterman's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Weiterman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weiterman 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 Weiterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weiterman. 60% of Weiterman men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Weiterman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Weiterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weiterman 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Weiterman. 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 16 military records available for the last name Weiterman. For the veterans among your Weiterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weiterman lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Weiterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Weiterman in 1971 was 88, and 72 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weiterman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weiterman 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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