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Weig Family History

Weig Surname Meaning

German: variant of Weick.

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


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Where is the Weig family from?

You can see how Weig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Weig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Weig families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Weig's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Weig families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weig ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Weig. 100% of Weig 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weig 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 557 immigration records available for the last name Weig. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Weig. For the veterans among your Weig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weig lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Weig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Weig in 1941 was 30, and 84 in 2004.

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