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Weve Family History

Weve 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: Neve, Eve, Wege, Wever, Wee, Leve, Wehe, Wei, Lee, Lever

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Where is the Weve family from?

You can see how Weve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weve family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Weve families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 8 Weve families living in Midlothian. This was about 80% of all the recorded Weve's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Weve families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weve surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Weve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weve 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Weve. 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 18 military records available for the last name Weve. For the veterans among your Weve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weve lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Weve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Weve in 1963 was 70, and 65 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weve 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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