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Weems Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Wemyss reflecting the usual pronunciation of that name.

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


Similar surnames: Weeks, Lees, Wims, Ziems, Wees, Meers, Herms, Hees, Kees, Rees

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Where is the Weems family from?

You can see how Weems families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weems family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weems families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Weems families living in Georgia. This was about 19% of all the recorded Weems's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Weems families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weems surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weems ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weems. 28% of Weems men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Weems women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weems were Truck Driver and Servant. .

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    16%
  • Cook
    7%
  • Laundress
    7%
  • Servant
    6%
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Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Weems. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weems 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Weems. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Weems. For the veterans among your Weems ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weems lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Weems life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Weems in 1940 was 34, and 70 in 2004.

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