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Weress Family History

Weress 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: Kress, Weiss, Gress, Ress, Peres, Teresi, Bress, Tress, Weese, Dress

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Where is the Weress family from?

You can see how Weress families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weress family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Weress family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Weress's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Weress families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weress surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Weress. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weress 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Weress. 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 9 military records available for the last name Weress. For the veterans among your Weress ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weress lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1993, in the United States, Weress life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Weress in 1971 was 79, and 81 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weress 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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