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Weill Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Weil . This surname is also found in France (mainly Alsace).

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


Similar surnames: Weil, Weigl, Weihl, Veil, Gell, Wein, Weix, Wilz, Weikel, Weig

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Where is the Weill family from?

You can see how Weill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Weill families living in Ontario. This was about 54% of all the recorded Weill's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Weill families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weill. 33% of Weill men worked as a Salesman and 18% of Weill women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weill were Executive and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Salesman
    33%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Manager
    9%
  • Executive
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    18%
  • Saleslady
    18%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Weill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weill 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Weill. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Weill. For the veterans among your Weill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weill lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Weill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Weill in 1956 was 48, and 83 in 2004.

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