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Wieghorst Family History

Wieghorst 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: Weghorst, Windhorst, Eichhorst, Berghorst, Langhorst, Selhorst

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Where is the Wieghorst family from?

You can see how Wieghorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wieghorst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wieghorst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wieghorst families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 64% of all the recorded Wieghorst's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wieghorst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wieghorst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wieghorst ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Wieghorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wieghorst 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Wieghorst. 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 47 military records available for the last name Wieghorst. For the veterans among your Wieghorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wieghorst lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Wieghorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wieghorst in 1975 was 74, and 88 in 2003.

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