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Weilman Family History

Weilman 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: Wellman, Beilman, Zeilman, Weitman, Keilman, Heilman, Weinman

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Where is the Weilman family from?

You can see how Weilman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weilman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Weilman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Weilman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Weilman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Weilman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weilman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weilman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weilman. 40% of Weilman 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
    40%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
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What Weilman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 588 census records available for the last name Weilman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weilman 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Weilman. 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 76 military records available for the last name Weilman. For the veterans among your Weilman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weilman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Weilman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Weilman in 1963 was 83, and 90 in 2002.

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