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Weyter Family History

Weyter 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: Wetter, Wester, Weyer, Welter, Weyker, Weeter, Peter, Winter, Weller

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Where is the Weyter family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weyter 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 Weyter ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Coremaker
    100%

What Weyter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Weyter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weyter 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Weyter. 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 2 military records available for the last name Weyter. For the veterans among your Weyter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weyter lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Weyter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Weyter in 1978 was 73, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weyter 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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