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Weichmann Family History

Weichmann Surname Meaning

German: from the medieval personal name Wigman from ancient Germanic wīg ‘battle fight’ + man ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Weichmann family from?

You can see how Weichmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weichmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weichmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Weichmann families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Weichmann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Weichmann families in 1880.
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What did your Weichmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weichmann. 50% of Weichmann men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Weichmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 991 census records available for the last name Weichmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weichmann 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 554 immigration records available for the last name Weichmann. 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 498 military records available for the last name Weichmann. For the veterans among your Weichmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weichmann lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Weichmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Weichmann in 1955 was 62, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weichmann ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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