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Weichman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Weichmann .

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


Similar surnames: Wichmann, Richman, Reichman, Wiechmann, Weich, Wierman, Wehman

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Where is the Weichman family from?

You can see how Weichman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weichman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Weichman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 22 Weichman families living in New York. This was about 24% of all the recorded Weichman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Weichman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weichman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weichman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weichman. 39% of Weichman men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Weichman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weichman were Operator and Clerk. .

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Weichman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weichman 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Weichman. 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 391 military records available for the last name Weichman. For the veterans among your Weichman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weichman lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Weichman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Weichman in 1954 was 48, and 72 in 2004.

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