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Weitlauf Family History

Weitlauf 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: Weinkauf, Weintraub, Westlake, Weinland, Westland, Wettlaufer

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Where is the Weitlauf family from?

You can see how Weitlauf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weitlauf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weitlauf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Weitlauf families living in New Jersey. This was about 63% of all the recorded Weitlauf's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Weitlauf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weitlauf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weitlauf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weitlauf. 60% of Weitlauf men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 520 census records available for the last name Weitlauf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weitlauf 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Weitlauf. 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 151 military records available for the last name Weitlauf. For the veterans among your Weitlauf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weitlauf lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Weitlauf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Weitlauf in 1962 was 72, and 62 in 2004.

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