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Weirbach Family History

Weirbach 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: Weisbach, Leinbach, Leimbach, Erbach, Weirich, Heinbach, Heimbach

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Where is the Weirbach family from?

You can see how Weirbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weirbach family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Weirbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Weirbach families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Weirbach's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Weirbach families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weirbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weirbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weirbach. 100% of Weirbach men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 460 census records available for the last name Weirbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weirbach 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Weirbach. 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 140 military records available for the last name Weirbach. For the veterans among your Weirbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weirbach lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Weirbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Weirbach in 1964 was 76, and 69 in 2003.

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