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Weable Family History

Weable Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Weible, Wable, Weagle, Beadle, Eagle, Kemble, Cable, Wagle, Wale

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Where is the Weable family from?

You can see how Weable families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weable family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Weable families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Weable's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Weable families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weable surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weable ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weable. 100% of Weable men worked as a Salesman. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Weable. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weable 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Weable. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 33 military records available for the last name Weable. For the veterans among your Weable ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weable lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Weable life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Weable in 1967 was 78, and 85 in 2004.

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