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Weihl Family History

Weihl Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wiehl.

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


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Where is the Weihl family from?

You can see how Weihl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weihl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Weihl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 46 Weihl families living in Ohio. This was about 51% of all the recorded Weihl's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Weihl families in 1880.
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What did your Weihl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weihl. 37% of Weihl men worked as a Laborer and 55% of Weihl women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weihl were Attorney and Housework.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Attorney
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    55%
  • Teacher
    28%
  • Housework
    19%

What Weihl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weihl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weihl 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Weihl. 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 277 military records available for the last name Weihl. For the veterans among your Weihl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weihl lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Weihl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Weihl in 1962 was 58, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weihl 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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