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Wieghart Family History

Wieghart 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: Wishart, Wisehart, Liebhart, Dienhart, Winegeart, Wiegert, Gierhart

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Where is the Wieghart family from?

You can see how Wieghart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wieghart family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wieghart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Wieghart family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Wieghart's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Wieghart families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Wieghart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wieghart 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wieghart. 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 8 military records available for the last name Wieghart. For the veterans among your Wieghart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wieghart lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Wieghart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wieghart in 1975 was 74, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wieghart 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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