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Weidle Family History

Weidle Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Weidl from a diminutive of Weide or a variant of Weidel 1

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


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Where is the Weidle family from?

You can see how Weidle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weidle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Weidle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Weidle family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Weidle's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Weidle families in 1911.
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What did your Weidle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weidle. 22% of Weidle men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Weidle women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weidle were Steel Worker and Housewife.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Steel Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Warper
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Weidle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weidle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weidle 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Weidle. 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 630 military records available for the last name Weidle. For the veterans among your Weidle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weidle lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Weidle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Weidle in 1961 was 55, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weidle 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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