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Weitl Family History

Weitl 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: Weith, Weil, Weitz, Weit, Weihl, Weill, Weigl, Wei, White, Eitel

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Where is the Weitl family from?

You can see how Weitl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weitl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Weitl families living in Iowa. This was about 63% of all the recorded Weitl's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Weitl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weitl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weitl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weitl. 43% of Weitl men worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Operator
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Weitl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weitl 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Weitl. 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 371 military records available for the last name Weitl. For the veterans among your Weitl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weitl lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Weitl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Weitl in 1967 was 75, and 55 in 2004.

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