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Weyant Family History

Weyant Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Weyand or Weyandt.

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


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Where is the Weyant family from?

You can see how Weyant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weyant family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Weyant families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Weyant families living in Norfolk. This was about 50% of all the recorded Weyant's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Weyant families in 1891.
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What did your Weyant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weyant. 28% of Weyant men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Weyant women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weyant were Machinist and Clerk.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    5%
  • Machinist
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    11%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Waitress
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Weyant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weyant 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 365 immigration records available for the last name Weyant. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Weyant. For the veterans among your Weyant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weyant lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Weyant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Weyant in 1945 was 34, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weyant 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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