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Weyres Family History

Weyres 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: Eyres, Terres, Serres, Peres, Keyes, Wehrer, Leyrer, Leyes, Weers

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Where is the Weyres family from?

You can see how Weyres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weyres family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weyres families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Weyres families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Weyres's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Weyres families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weyres surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weyres ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Weyres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weyres 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Weyres. 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 20 military records available for the last name Weyres. For the veterans among your Weyres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weyres lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Weyres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Weyres in 1980 was 85, and 69 in 2002.

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