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Weitman Family History

Weitman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Weitmann itself a variant of Weidmann ‘huntsman’.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name or nickname from German weit ‘wide far’ + Mann (Yiddish man) ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Weitman family from?

You can see how Weitman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weitman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Weitman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Weitman family living in Berkshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Weitman's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 3 other counties had the highest population of Weitman families in 1891.
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What did your Weitman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Weitman. 100% of Weitman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Weitman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weitman 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 675 immigration records available for the last name Weitman. 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 549 military records available for the last name Weitman. For the veterans among your Weitman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weitman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Weitman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Weitman in 1958 was 53, and 47 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weitman 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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