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Weitsen Family History

Weitsen 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: Eisen, Weisser, Westen, Wiesen, Eitzen, Whitson, Weiden, Reiten

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Where is the Weitsen family from?

You can see how Weitsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weitsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Weitsen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Weitsen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Weitsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weitsen 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 Weitsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weitsen. 100% of Weitsen men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Weitsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Weitsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weitsen 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Weitsen. 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 10 military records available for the last name Weitsen. For the veterans among your Weitsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weitsen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Weitsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Weitsen in 1967 was 79, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weitsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weitsen 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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