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Weih Family History

Weih 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: Wei, Wein, Weith, Weir, Weil, Weis, Weich, Weit, Weihe, Weix

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Where is the Weih family from?

You can see how Weih families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weih family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Weih families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Weih families living in Missouri. This was about 30% of all the recorded Weih's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Weih families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weih surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weih ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weih. 75% of Weih men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Foreman
    25%
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Census Records

There are 757 census records available for the last name Weih. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weih 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Weih. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Weih. For the veterans among your Weih ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weih lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Weih life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Weih in 1962 was 68, and 84 in 2004.

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