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Weghorst Family History

Weghorst Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: habitational name from a place so named near Hanover.

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


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Where is the Weghorst family from?

You can see how Weghorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weghorst family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Weghorst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Weghorst family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Weghorst's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Weghorst families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weghorst 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 Weghorst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weghorst. 30% of Weghorst men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Weghorst women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weghorst were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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
    20%
  • Shoe Worker
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Weghorst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weghorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weghorst 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Weghorst. 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 500 military records available for the last name Weghorst. For the veterans among your Weghorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weghorst lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Weghorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Weghorst in 1953 was 39, and 79 in 2004.

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