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Weiters Family History

Weiters 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: Deiters, Weiers, Waiters, Wetter, Peters, Waters, Weider, Reiter

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Where is the Weiters family from?

You can see how Weiters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weiters family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weiters families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Weiters families living in South Carolina. This was about 80% of all the recorded Weiters's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Weiters families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weiters 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 Weiters ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weiters. 67% of Weiters 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
    67%
  • Printer
    34%

What Weiters family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Weiters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weiters 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Weiters. 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 40 military records available for the last name Weiters. For the veterans among your Weiters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weiters lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Weiters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Weiters in 1966 was 28, and 84 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weiters

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weiters 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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