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Wejta Family History

Wejta 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: Mehta, Weith, Testa, Cetta, Seta, Berta, West, Wert, Weitz, Festa

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Where is the Wejta family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wejta 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 Wejta ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Sign Painter
    100%

What Wejta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Wejta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wejta 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 immigration records available for the last name Wejta. 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 286 military records available for the last name Wejta. For the veterans among your Wejta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wejta lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Wejta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wejta in 1966 was 71, and 72 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wejta 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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