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Weder Family History

Weder Name Meaning

German and Swiss German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Withar formed with witu ‘wood’ or wīt ‘far’ as the first element.

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


Similar surnames: Reder, Eder, Wever, Werder, Wehr, Weider, Feder, Wedel, Wieder, Leder

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Where is the Weder family from?

You can see how Weder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Weder families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Weder's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Weder families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weder. 19% of Weder men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Weder women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weder were Machinist and Secretary. .

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Secretary
    10%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Weder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weder 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 970 immigration records available for the last name Weder. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Weder. For the veterans among your Weder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weder lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Weder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Weder in 1949 was 39, and 67 in 2004.

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