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Weyls Family History

Weyls 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: Wells, Wels, Weyl, Welz, Weiss, Leys, Keyes, Welsh, Well, Weil

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Where is the Weyls family from?

You can see how Weyls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weyls family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weyls families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Weyls families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Weyls's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Weyls families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weyls surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Weyls ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weyls. 100% of Weyls men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Weyls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weyls 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Weyls. 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 42 military records available for the last name Weyls. For the veterans among your Weyls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weyls lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Weyls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Weyls in 1963 was 86, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weyls 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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