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Weysham Family History

Weysham 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: Worsham, Esham, Dersham, Washam, Wenham, Newsham, Wisham, Windham

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Where is the Weysham family from?

You can see how Weysham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weysham family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weysham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Weysham families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Weysham's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Weysham families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weysham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weysham ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Weysham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weysham 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Weysham. 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 63 military records available for the last name Weysham. For the veterans among your Weysham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weysham lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Weysham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Weysham in 1964 was 61, and 87 in 2004.

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