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Weiger Name Meaning

German: variant of Weichert .

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


Similar surnames: Weigert, Weiser, Reiger, Weiler, Weier, Weger, Neiger, Weniger

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Where is the Weiger family from?

You can see how Weiger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weiger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Weiger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Weiger family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Weiger's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Weiger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weiger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weiger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weiger. 15% of Weiger men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Weiger women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weiger were Clerk and Clerk. .

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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
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    27%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Weiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weiger 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 386 immigration records available for the last name Weiger. 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 367 military records available for the last name Weiger. For the veterans among your Weiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weiger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Weiger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Weiger in 1963 was 77, and 87 in 2004.

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