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Weidel Family History

Weidel Surname Meaning

German: from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name composed with the element wid(u) ‘wood forest’.

Topographic name from Middle High German wīdelīn ‘willow twig or shoot willow sapling’.

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


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Where is the Weidel family from?

You can see how Weidel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weidel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weidel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Weidel families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Weidel's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Weidel families in 1891.
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What did your Weidel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weidel. 25% of Weidel men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Weidel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weidel were Carpenter and Maid.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • House Wife
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Weidel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weidel 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 658 immigration records available for the last name Weidel. 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 725 military records available for the last name Weidel. For the veterans among your Weidel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weidel lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Weidel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Weidel in 1952 was 60, and 88 in 2004.

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