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Weiskotten Family History

Weiskotten 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: Westen, Weingarten, Weismantel, Weiskopf, Slotten, Whitten, Scotten

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Where is the Weiskotten family from?

You can see how Weiskotten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weiskotten family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weiskotten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Weiskotten families living in New York. This was about 53% of all the recorded Weiskotten's in USA. New York had the highest population of Weiskotten families in 1880.
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What did your Weiskotten ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Weiskotten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weiskotten 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Weiskotten. 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 35 military records available for the last name Weiskotten. For the veterans among your Weiskotten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weiskotten lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Weiskotten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Weiskotten in 1956 was 57, and 48 in 2002.

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