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Weilerstein Family History

Weilerstein 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: Wallerstein, Feierstein, Feuerstein, Eisenstein, Winterstein

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Where is the Weilerstein family from?

You can see how Weilerstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weilerstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Weilerstein families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Weilerstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Weilerstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weilerstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weilerstein ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Weilerstein ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Weilerstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weilerstein 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Weilerstein. 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 10 military records available for the last name Weilerstein. For the veterans among your Weilerstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weilerstein lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Weilerstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Weilerstein in 1960 was 56, and 88 in 2003.

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