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Weys Family History

Weys 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: Leys, Weis, Heys, Wey, Wess, Wels, Ways, Keys, Wees, Weyl

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Where is the Weys family from?

You can see how Weys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weys family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weys families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Weys families living in Ohio. This was about 36% of all the recorded Weys's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Weys families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weys 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 288 census records available for the last name Weys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weys 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Weys. 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 36 military records available for the last name Weys. For the veterans among your Weys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weys lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2000, in the United States, Weys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Weys in 1954 was 59, and 65 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weys 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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