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Weier Name Meaning

North German:: variant of Weiher . variant of Weiger .

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


Similar surnames: Heier, Weyer, Meier, Weiers, Beier, Weiger, Wener, Weiler, Weider

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Where is the Weier family from?

You can see how Weier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Weier families living in Essex. This was about 40% of all the recorded Weier's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Weier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Weier. 100% of Weier 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Weier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weier 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Weier. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Weier. For the veterans among your Weier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weier lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Weier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Weier in 1955 was 54, and 64 in 2004.

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