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Weeder Family History

Weeder Name Meaning

English (Lancashire): perhaps from Middle English wedere ‘weeder person who removes weeds’ but this cannot be certain as no medieval bearers have been found.

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


Similar surnames: Leeder, Heeter, Reeder, Meeder, Weede, Weeden, Deemer, Weedon, Meader

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Where is the Weeder family from?

You can see how Weeder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weeder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Weeder families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 41 Weeder families living in Lancashire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Weeder's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Weeder families in 1891.
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What did your Weeder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Milk Roundsman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Weeder. 60% of Weeder men worked as a Milk Roundsman and 100% of Weeder women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Milk Roundsman
    60%
  • Plasterer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Weeder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weeder 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Weeder. 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 324 military records available for the last name Weeder. For the veterans among your Weeder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weeder lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Weeder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Weeder in 1963 was 73, and 74 in 2004.

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