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Weishaupt Name Meaning

German: nickname for someone with white hair from Middle High German wīz ‘white’ + houbet ‘head’.

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


Similar surnames: Weishaar, Weiskopf, Weishuhn, Breithaupt, Haupt, Weisheit, Weismann

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Where is the Weishaupt family from?

You can see how Weishaupt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weishaupt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Weishaupt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Weishaupt families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Weishaupt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Weishaupt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weishaupt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Weishaupt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weishaupt. 28% of Weishaupt men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Weishaupt women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weishaupt were Salesman and Dish Painter. .

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Dish Painter
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Weishaupt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weishaupt 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 707 immigration records available for the last name Weishaupt. 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 Weishaupt. For the veterans among your Weishaupt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weishaupt lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Weishaupt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Weishaupt in 1943 was 57, and 69 in 2004.

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