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Weix Family History

Weix Surname Meaning

German: probably a variant of Weichs a patronymic from Weich or its variant Weick.

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


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Where is the Weix family from?

You can see how Weix families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weix family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Weix families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Weix families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Weix's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Weix families in 1911.
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What did your Weix ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weix. 25% of Weix men worked as a Manager and 100% of Weix women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Manager
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farming
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Weix family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 906 census records available for the last name Weix. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weix 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Weix. 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 78 military records available for the last name Weix. For the veterans among your Weix ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weix lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Weix life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Weix in 1963 was 87, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weix 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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