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Weisheit Family History

Weisheit Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a sagacious man from Middle High German wīsheit ‘wisdom understanding’.

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


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Where is the Weisheit family from?

You can see how Weisheit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weisheit family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weisheit families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Weisheit families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Weisheit's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Weisheit families in 1880.
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What did your Weisheit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weisheit. 30% of Weisheit men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Weisheit women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weisheit were Farming and Secretary.

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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
    30%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Housework
    22%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Secretary
    15%

What Weisheit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Weisheit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weisheit 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 609 immigration records available for the last name Weisheit. 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 969 military records available for the last name Weisheit. For the veterans among your Weisheit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weisheit lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Weisheit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Weisheit in 1963 was 74, and 83 in 2004.

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