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Weightman Name Meaning

English (northern): variant of Wightman .

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


Similar surnames: Wightman, Brightman, Waitman, Heighton, Weight, Wittman, Witman

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Where is the Weightman family from?

You can see how Weightman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weightman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weightman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 28 Weightman families living in Quebec. This was about 47% of all the recorded Weightman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Weightman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weightman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weightman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Weightman. 100% of Weightman men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Weightman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weightman 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Weightman. 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 Weightman. For the veterans among your Weightman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weightman lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Weightman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Weightman in 1948 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

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