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Weisshar Family History

Weisshar 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: Weisser, Weissler, Weishaar, Weissman, Meissner, Weiss, Wishart

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Where is the Weisshar family from?

You can see how Weisshar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weisshar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Weisshar families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Weisshar's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Weisshar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weisshar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Weisshar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weisshar 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Weisshar. 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 24 military records available for the last name Weisshar. For the veterans among your Weisshar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weisshar lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Weisshar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Weisshar in 1969 was 59, and 81 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weisshar 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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