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Weede Family History

Weede Name Meaning

English: variant of Weed . Dutch (Van Weede): habitational name for someone from a place called Weede (see Weeda ). North German: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Wrede, Weed, Beede, Weeden, Reede, Beene, Wende, Weeda, Welde, Beese

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Where is the Weede family from?

You can see how Weede families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weede family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weede families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Weede families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 39% of all the recorded Weede's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Weede families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weede surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weede ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weede. 26% of Weede men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Weede women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weede were Truck Driver and Nurse. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    26%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Nurse
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Weede. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weede 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Weede. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 602 military records available for the last name Weede. For the veterans among your Weede ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weede lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Weede life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Weede in 1952 was 44, and 84 in 2004.

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