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Wieghat Family History

Wieghat 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: Wight, Wiegman, Wiegert, Wright, Windham, Wickham, Witham, Light

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Where is the Wieghat family from?

You can see how Wieghat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wieghat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wieghat families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Wieghat's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Wieghat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wieghat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wieghat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wieghat. 100% of Wieghat men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Wieghat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Wieghat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wieghat 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wieghat. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wieghat. For the veterans among your Wieghat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wieghat lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Wieghat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wieghat in 1970 was 57, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wieghat 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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