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Weigelt Name Meaning

German: variant of Weigel or Weigold .

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


Similar surnames: Weigert, Weigl, Weikel, Weigle, Weilert, Heigel, Feigel, Weixel

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Where is the Weigelt family from?

You can see how Weigelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weigelt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Weigelt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Weigelt families living in New York. This was about 53% of all the recorded Weigelt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Weigelt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weigelt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weigelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weigelt. 23% of Weigelt men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Weigelt women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weigelt were Farm Laborer 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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Manager
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Maid
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Weigelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weigelt 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Weigelt. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Weigelt. For the veterans among your Weigelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weigelt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Weigelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Weigelt in 1963 was 73, and 82 in 2004.

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