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Weit Family History

Weit Surname Meaning

Variant of Weith.

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


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Where is the Weit family from?

You can see how Weit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weit family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weit families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Weit families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Weit's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Weit families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weit ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Domestic was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Weit. 100% of Weit men worked as a Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Domestic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Weit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weit 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 726 immigration records available for the last name Weit. 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 24,000 military records available for the last name Weit. For the veterans among your Weit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weit lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Weit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Weit in 1962 was 68, and 90 in 2004.

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