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Weisfuss Family History

Weisfuss 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: Beilfuss, Weiss, Reishus, Weisfeld, Weishuhn, Neisius, Weisse

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Where is the Weisfuss family from?

You can see how Weisfuss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weisfuss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Weisfuss families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Weisfuss's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Weisfuss families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weisfuss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weisfuss ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Weisfuss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weisfuss 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 immigration records available for the last name Weisfuss. 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 27 military records available for the last name Weisfuss. For the veterans among your Weisfuss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weisfuss lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Weisfuss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Weisfuss in 1962 was 73, and 89 in 2003.

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