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Weyse Family History

Weyse 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: Weese, Weise, Wease, Heyse, Wyse, Reese, Jesse, Meise, Weiss, Pease

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Where is the Weyse family from?

You can see how Weyse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weyse family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Weyse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Weyse family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Weyse's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Weyse families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weyse 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 Weyse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Weyse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weyse 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Weyse. 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 132 military records available for the last name Weyse. For the veterans among your Weyse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weyse lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Weyse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Weyse in 1974 was 73, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weyse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weyse 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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