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Weyd Family History

Weyd 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: Wead, Weed, Weld, Heyd, Wey, Wend, Weyl, Wei, Rey, Wen

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Where is the Weyd family from?

You can see how Weyd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weyd family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Weyd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Weyd family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Weyd's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Weyd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weyd 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 100 census records available for the last name Weyd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weyd 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Weyd. 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 19 military records available for the last name Weyd. For the veterans among your Weyd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weyd lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Weyd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Weyd in 1965 was 27, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weyd 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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