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Weisert Family History

Weisert Surname Meaning

German: variant of Weiser.

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


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Where is the Weisert family from?

You can see how Weisert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weisert family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Weisert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Weisert family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Weisert's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Weisert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weisert 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 Weisert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weisert. 45% of Weisert men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Weisert women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weisert were President 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
    45%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Executive
    17%
  • President
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Housework
    29%

What Weisert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weisert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weisert 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Weisert. 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 361 military records available for the last name Weisert. For the veterans among your Weisert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weisert lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Weisert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Weisert in 1951 was 44, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weisert 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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