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Weisen Family History

Weisen 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: Eisen, Weiden, Weisel, Reisen, Neisen, Leisen, Weiser, Weise, Geisen

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Where is the Weisen family from?

You can see how Weisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weisen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Weisen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 23 Weisen families living in Wisconsin. This was about 33% of all the recorded Weisen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Weisen families in 1880.
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What did your Weisen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weisen. 38% of Weisen men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Weisen women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weisen were Truck Driver and Seamstress. .

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Seamstress
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weisen 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Weisen. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Weisen. For the veterans among your Weisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weisen lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Weisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Weisen in 1959 was 70, and 72 in 2004.

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