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Weitzel Family History

Weitzel Surname Meaning

German: from the personal name Weitzel, a pet form of Wizo, a short form of any of various ancient Germanic compound names beginning with wīg ‘battle’ or wid(u) ‘wood, forest’.

South German: from a pet form of Weitz.

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


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Where is the Weitzel family from?

You can see how Weitzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weitzel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Weitzel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 32 Weitzel families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Weitzel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Weitzel families in 1891.
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What did your Weitzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Weitzel. 80% of Weitzel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Retired
    20%

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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Weitzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weitzel 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Weitzel. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Weitzel. For the veterans among your Weitzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weitzel lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Weitzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Weitzel in 1947 was 36, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weitzel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weitzel 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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