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Weigert Name Meaning

German: variant of Weichert .

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


Similar surnames: Weikert, Weiger, Weisert, Weilert, Weimert, Weigelt, Sweigert

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Where is the Weigert family from?

You can see how Weigert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weigert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Weigert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Weigert family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Weigert's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Weigert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weigert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weigert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weigert. 30% of Weigert men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Weigert women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weigert were Salesman and Maid. .

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Maid
    14%
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Weigert lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Weigert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Weigert in 1952 was 44, and 82 in 2004.

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