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Weris Family History

Weris 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: Weis, Peris, Werts, Wei, Reis, Lewis, Boris, Melis, Paris, Meis

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Where is the Weris family from?

You can see how Weris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weris family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Weris families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Weris family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Weris's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Weris families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weris 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 Weris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weris. 12% of Weris men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Weris women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weris were Farmer and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    12%
  • Helper
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    22%
  • Typist
    22%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%

What Weris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 560 census records available for the last name Weris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weris 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Weris. 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 42 military records available for the last name Weris. For the veterans among your Weris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weris lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1966, in the United States, Weris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Weris in 1963 was 79, and 73 in 1966.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weris 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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