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Wehneman Family History

Wehneman 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: Venneman, Wenman, Veeneman, Henneman, Wernsman, Heineman, Wehman

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Where is the Wehneman family from?

You can see how Wehneman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wehneman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wehneman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Wehneman families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wehneman's in USA. California had the highest population of Wehneman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wehneman 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 Wehneman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wehneman. 67% of Wehneman 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
    67%
  • Farm Hand
    34%

What Wehneman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Wehneman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wehneman 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 Wehneman. 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 26 military records available for the last name Wehneman. For the veterans among your Wehneman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wehneman lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Wehneman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wehneman in 1972 was 80, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wehneman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wehneman 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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