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Weers Name Meaning

North German and Dutch: variant of Wiers .

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


Similar surnames: Weerts, Sweers, Weese, Hees, Wees, Beers, Wert, Lees, Ebers, Weiers

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Where is the Weers family from?

You can see how Weers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Weers families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Weers's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Weers families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weers. 50% of Weers men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Weers women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weers were Proprietor and House Work. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Cook
    19%
  • House Work
    19%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Weers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weers 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 607 immigration records available for the last name Weers. 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 437 military records available for the last name Weers. For the veterans among your Weers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weers lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Weers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Weers in 1958 was 59, and 69 in 2004.

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