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Weyl Family History

Weyl Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Weil.

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


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Where is the Weyl family from?

You can see how Weyl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weyl family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Weyl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Weyl families living in Surrey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Weyl's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Weyl families in 1891.
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What did your Weyl ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Weyl. 60% of Weyl 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Domestic Help
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Weyl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weyl 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Weyl. 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 924 military records available for the last name Weyl. For the veterans among your Weyl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weyl lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Weyl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Weyl in 1943 was 47, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weyl 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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