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Weann Family History

Weann 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: Wann, Wean, Weant, Wang, Bean, Hearn, Dean, Mann, Wen, Wenk

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Where is the Weann family from?

You can see how Weann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weann family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Weann families living in New Brunswick. This was about 70% of all the recorded Weann's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Weann families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Weann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weann 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 immigration records available for the last name Weann. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Weann. For the veterans among your Weann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weann lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weann 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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