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Weisend Family History

Weisend Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Eisen, Weisfeld, Weiden, Weisel, Reisen, Neisen, Leisen, Weinand

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Where is the Weisend family from?

You can see how Weisend families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weisend family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weisend families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 44 Weisend families living in Ohio. This was about 88% of all the recorded Weisend's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Weisend families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weisend surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Weisend ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weisend. 82% of Weisend men worked as a Farmer and 42% of Weisend women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weisend were Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    82%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    42%
  • Home
    42%
  • Housekeeper
    17%

What Weisend family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 715 census records available for the last name Weisend. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weisend 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Weisend. 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 215 military records available for the last name Weisend. For the veterans among your Weisend ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weisend lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Weisend life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Weisend in 1963 was 69, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weisend 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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