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Weisjahn Family History

Weisjahn 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: Weishuhn, Weismann, Weisman, Reisman, Weisbach, Weissmann, Wessman

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Where is the Weisjahn family from?

You can see how Weisjahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weisjahn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Weisjahn family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Weisjahn's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Weisjahn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weisjahn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weisjahn ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Weisjahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weisjahn 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Weisjahn. 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 6 military records available for the last name Weisjahn. For the veterans among your Weisjahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weisjahn lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Weisjahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Weisjahn in 1974 was 58, and 85 in 2003.

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