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Weister Family History

Weister Name Meaning

German: derivative of Weist .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Deister, Weisler, Eister, Meister, Weiser, Weisser, Weisner, Wester

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Where is the Weister family from?

You can see how Weister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weister family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weister families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 7 Weister families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 88% of all the recorded Weister's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Weister families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weister surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weister ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weister. 24% of Weister men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Weister women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weister were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Laundress
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Weister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weister 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 404 immigration records available for the last name Weister. 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 481 military records available for the last name Weister. For the veterans among your Weister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weister lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Weister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Weister in 1963 was 46, and 70 in 2004.

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