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Weissent Family History

Weissent 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: Weissert, Weisser, Bessent, Weisheit, Weisert, Weisse, Eisen, Weiss

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Where is the Weissent family from?

You can see how Weissent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weissent family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Weissent families living in Massachusetts. This was about 60% of all the recorded Weissent's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Weissent families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weissent surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weissent ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Weissent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weissent 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 Weissent. 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 14 military records available for the last name Weissent. For the veterans among your Weissent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weissent lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Weissent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Weissent in 1983 was 95, and 85 in 2003.

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