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Weagant Family History

Weagant Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Beagan, Feagans, Wygant, Weyant, Reagan, Feagan, Eagan, Weygandt

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Where is the Weagant family from?

You can see how Weagant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weagant family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Weagant families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Weagant families living in Ontario. This was about 82% of all the recorded Weagant's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Weagant families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weagant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weagant ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Weagant. 60% of Weagant 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
    60%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Engineer
    20%
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What Weagant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weagant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weagant 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Weagant. 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 171 military records available for the last name Weagant. For the veterans among your Weagant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weagant lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Weagant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Weagant in 1965 was 88, and 63 in 2004.

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