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Weishuhn Family History

Weishuhn Name Meaning

German: from Middle High German wīz ‘white’ + huon ‘hen fowl’ hence a metonymic occupational name for a poultry farmer or dealer or perhaps in some instances a nickname.

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


Similar surnames: Witthuhn, Huhn, Weishaar, Weishaupt, Wein, Weiss, Weisberg, Weisheit

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Where is the Weishuhn family from?

You can see how Weishuhn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weishuhn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Weishuhn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Weishuhn families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Weishuhn's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Weishuhn families in 1880.
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What did your Weishuhn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weishuhn. 46% of Weishuhn men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Weishuhn women worked as a Farm Hand. .

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Mechanic
    13%
  • Farm Hand
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Hand
    100%
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Census Records

There are 754 census records available for the last name Weishuhn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weishuhn 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Weishuhn. 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 196 military records available for the last name Weishuhn. For the veterans among your Weishuhn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weishuhn lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Weishuhn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Weishuhn in 1956 was 55, and 49 in 2004.

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