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Weisman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Weismann and a variant of the same Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname.

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


Similar surnames: Weinman, Reisman, Weismann, Weissman, Weitman, Reiman, Wessman

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Where is the Weisman family from?

You can see how Weisman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weisman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weisman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Weisman families living in London. This was about 77% of all the recorded Weisman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Weisman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weisman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weisman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Weisman. 100% of Weisman 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 19,000 census records available for the last name Weisman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weisman 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Weisman. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Weisman. For the veterans among your Weisman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weisman lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Weisman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Weisman in 1947 was 43, and 81 in 2004.

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