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Weyer Family History

Weyer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Weiher.

Dutch: variant mostly archaic or Americanized of Weijer a topographic name for someone who lived near a pond from Dutch weier wijer ‘pond’.

English (Norfolk): variant of Ware.

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


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Where is the Weyer family from?

You can see how Weyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Weyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 26 Weyer families living in Norfolk. This was about 35% of all the recorded Weyer's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Weyer families in 1891.
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What did your Weyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Weyer. 100% of Weyer men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Weyer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Private Means
    28%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Weyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weyer 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Weyer. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Weyer. For the veterans among your Weyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weyer lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Weyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Weyer in 1940 was 41, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weyer 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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