Weidig Family History

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Weidig Name Meaning

German: habitational name from a place called Weidich in Silesia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Weldin, Weiden, Weida, Leiding, Wettig, Heinig, Keimig, Leidig

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Weidig Family Origin

Where is the Weidig family from?

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You can see how Weidig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weidig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Weidig families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Weidig families living in Ohio. This was about 22% of all the recorded Weidig's in the USA. Ohio had the highest population of Weidig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weidig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Weidig Family Occupations

What did your Weidig ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, a less common occupation for the Weidig family was Carriage Manfr. Laborer, Boilermaker and Bookkeeper were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Weidig. The most common Weidig occupation in the USA was Laborer. 21% of Weidig's were Laborers.

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  • Laborer

    21%

  • Boilermaker

    7%

  • Bookkeeper

    7%

  • Carriage Manfr

    7%

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

Weidig Historical Records

What Weidig family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Weidig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weidig census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Weidig. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Weidig. For the veterans among your Weidig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Weidig Life Expectancy

What is the average Weidig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Weidig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Weidig in 1963 was 75, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weidig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weidig ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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